Tom Terrific!

Offered here is a scarce game-used Official Major League Baseball, personally signed by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver (d.2020) and inscribed in his hand with nine career statistical notations. The result is a striking self-tribute from one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball history, combining game use with a detailed summary of his legendary career.

This baseball carries an exceptional level of provenance. It is authenticated by Major League Baseball, confirming its use in the April 29, 2008 contest. Further, the autographs are also validated with an MAB holigram and Seaver’s own official “Tom Terrific” hologram. That combination confirms game use, autograph authenticity, and direct player involvement—an increasingly difficult standard to meet in today’s game-used memorabilia market.

The ball originates from the Mets’ 5–4 extra-inning victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 29, 2008, played before 46,982 fans at Shea Stadium. The game took place during Shea’s final season (1964–2008), a year defined by celebration and reflection on the franchise’s history and its most iconic figures. Although this was not from Seaver’s playing career, its connection to Shea’s farewell season adds meaningful historical context.

Throughout 2008, Seaver was prominently honored as the enduring face of the franchise. Later that year, on September 28, 2008, he threw the final ceremonial pitch in Shea Stadium history to fellow Hall of Famer Mike Piazza during the official closing ceremonies. By that time Seaver was residing in California and operating his vineyard, making authenticated memorabilia tied to this late-career, limited-appearance period particularly desirable.

Seaver’s signature on this baseball is accompanied by nine handwritten statistical milestones that encapsulate his Hall of Fame résumé, including his career wins, strikeouts, earned run average, Cy Young Awards, All-Star selections, and other personalized career achievements. Statistically inscribed baseballs have long been among the most coveted autograph formats in the hobby, and examples featuring this number of inscriptions in Seaver’s hand are decidedly uncommon.

More than simply a signed baseball, this piece represents the convergence of a dramatic Mets victory, the closing chapter of an iconic ballpark, and a Hall of Famer personally commemorating his own legacy. Scarce, historically grounded, and superbly authenticated, it stands as a true centerpiece for the advanced Mets collector, Hall of Fame memorabilia specialist, or dedicated Tom Seaver enthusiast.

Ships FedEx/UPS/USPS with Insurance.