Tom Terrific passes away - only 75

[SteveWhite]

In April and May Fox Sports Ohio replayed great games from the Reds and of course they showed his no-hitter from 1978. It surprised me that Johnny Bench did not catch that game. I don't remember the Big Red Machine days I was too young, but I do remember 1981 and always thought Tom should have won the Cy Young Award that season.

[Vintageclout]

That 1981 Cy Young award voting was a complete SHAM! Seaver lost by only 2 points and both San Diego sportswriters didn’t even give Tom a single vote! The Cy voting is based on a 5 (first place); 3 (second place) and 1 (third place) point system (at least back then it was). Had Seaver received at least a single second place vote, he would have been the winner. Even 2 third place votes would have placed him in a tie. Simply stated, San Diego writers completely blackballed him - an utter disgrace. Also, in 1971, Seaver compiled a remarkable 1.76 ERA, 20 wins w/a poor hitting team & led the league in strikeouts and was beaten by Jenkins who gave up a FULL RUN per game more than Seaver. Another ridiculous vote. Seaver should easily have 5 Cy Young awards. An absolute shame.

[kailes2872]

I always felt like the 1981 NL Cy Young award was decided by Memorial Day. Fernando Mania had taken over the nation and even though he limped to the finish line with a 13-7 record, Seaver couldn't overcome the early head start.

[marzoumanian]

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/07/i...eader%20Center

Nice story about Tom and Elena that ran in today's NY Times. Of course, working for the Times helped her meet her hero BUT what is most important is that the friendship lasted and lasted and lasted. The piece shows a different side of a major league baseball player.
Stay healthy!