Tom Seaver

On this date in 1978, Tom Seaver of the Reds pitches a no-hitter in a 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

"My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work." - Sparky Anderson

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1981, Tom Seaver of the Reds collects his 3000th career strikeout.

"Tony always thought too much, until I trained him." - after manager Tony LaRussa came to the mound and told him to intentionally walk the potential winning runner and he refused

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1967, Tom Seaver of the Mets wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

"My job isn't to strike guys out, it's to get them out, sometimes by striking them out."

Stylin' Tom Seaver!

But only in "larger" Sears stores of course.

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1969, Tom Seaver winner of 25 games is named the NL Cy Young Award winner.

"If I had tried to throw the ball harder than I could, the ball went slower than it normally would."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1988, the Mets retire Tom Seaver's uniform number 41.

"I had a pitch count. My pitch count as a general rule was 135. And I knew how many pitches I had when I went to the mound for the last 3 innings. And I wasn't going to spend 8 pitches on the number 8 hitter. On the second or third pitch, he should be hitting a ground ball to the shortstop."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1987, Tom Seaver retires from baseball.

"I've used up all the competitive pitches in my arm."

Lou Brock

Born on today's date, Lou Brock.

"I arrived early because I didn't want to be seen as 'big time'. The last thing I wanted was to arrive when Willie Mays was arriving. I was young and did not want to show disrespect. The game started at 3:00 pm, so I got to the stadium at about 9:00 am that morning. I was the only one in the clubhouse except the young man clubhouse attendant they had there. I decided, being an All Star, that I could be a little 'big time' and I beckoned the kid over and asked him if he would get me a Coca-Cola. The young man returned with my Coca-Cola and then introduced himself, 'Hi, I'm Tom Seaver.' He made me pay for that Coke for about 14 seasons."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1978, Tom Seaver of the Reds pitches a no-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the Cardinals.

"My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work." - Sparky Anderson

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1969, Tom Seaver of the Mets wins the NL Cy Young Award.

"My job isn't to strike guys out. It's to get them out, sometimes by striking them out."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1988, the Mets retire Tom Seaver's uniform number 41.

"If I tried to throw the ball harder than I could, the ball went slower than it normally would."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1967, Tom Seaver of the Mets records his first major league victory in a 6-1 win over the Cubs.

"I had a pitch count. My pitch count as a general rule was 135. And I knew how many pitches I had when I went to the mound for the last 3 innings. And I wasn't going to spend 8 pitches on the number 8 hitter. On the second or third pitch, he should be hitting a ground ball to the shortstop."

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1992, Tom Seaver was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"I've used up all the competitive pitches in my arm." - announcing his retirement

Tom Seaver

On this date in 1978, Tom Seaver no-hits the Cardinals in a 4-0 Reds victory.

"My job isn't to strike guys out, it's to get them out, sometimes by striking them out."

Tom Seaver

Born on today's date, Tom Seaver.

"My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work." - Sparky Anderson