Members of the 1969 “Miracle Mets” pitching staff Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan, Gary Gentry, and Jim McAndrew pose for a picture.
- This photograph is a faithful reproduction of an image from the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Photograph measures 8" x 10", with matting total measurement is 11" x 14"
- Archival quality photo paper
- Acid free matting
Sparky Anderson once said, “My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and then sitting down and watching him work.” Seaver, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, pitched for the summer league Alaska Goldpanners and attended the University of Southern California before inking his first professional contract. Obtained by the New York Mets in a special draft lottery, “Tom Terrific” helped change the team from lovable losers into the “Miracle Mets” of 1969, when Seaver won his first of three National League Cy Young awards. He also earned the 1967 N.L. Rookie of the Year Award and garnered 12 All-Star selections.
With a dominating fastball and an unsurpassed work ethic, Nolan Ryan’s career spanned four decades and culminated with 5,714 strikeouts. Ryan threw so hard – and could be so wild – that Reggie Jackson described the Texas native as “the only guy who could put fear in me. Not because he could get me out, but because he could kill me. You just hoped to mix in a walk so you could have a good night and go 0-for-3.” Often among the league leaders in strikeouts, Ryan won 324 games and pitched a major league record seven no-hitters, three more than any other hurler in history. In 2008, Ryan assumed the role of team president of the Texas Rangers.
Members of the 1969 “Miracle Mets” pitching staff Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan, Gary Gentry, and Jim McAndrew pose for a picture.
- This photograph is a faithful reproduction of an image from the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Photograph measures 8" x 10", with matting total measurement is 11" x 14"
- Archival quality photo paper
- Acid free matting
Sparky Anderson once said, “My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and then sitting down and watching him work.” Seaver, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, pitched for the summer league Alaska Goldpanners and attended the University of Southern California before inking his first professional contract. Obtained by the New York Mets in a special draft lottery, “Tom Terrific” helped change the team from lovable losers into the “Miracle Mets” of 1969, when Seaver won his first of three National League Cy Young awards. He also earned the 1967 N.L. Rookie of the Year Award and garnered 12 All-Star selections.
With a dominating fastball and an unsurpassed work ethic, Nolan Ryan’s career spanned four decades and culminated with 5,714 strikeouts. Ryan threw so hard – and could be so wild – that Reggie Jackson described the Texas native as “the only guy who could put fear in me. Not because he could get me out, but because he could kill me. You just hoped to mix in a walk so you could have a good night and go 0-for-3.” Often among the league leaders in strikeouts, Ryan won 324 games and pitched a major league record seven no-hitters, three more than any other hurler in history. In 2008, Ryan assumed the role of team president of the Texas Rangers.
