Former New York Mets pitchers Tom Seaver (41) and Jerry Koosman (36) stand in front of an emblem during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of their 1969 World Championship before the Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies in their MLB ...

Former New York Mets pitchers Nolan Ryan (30), Tom Seaver (41) and Jerry Koosman (36) prepare to throw out the "first pitch" together during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of their 1969 World Championship before the Mets played the ...

Former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver waves during a celebration of the 40th anniversary of their 1969 World Championship before the Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies in their MLB National League baseball game in New York August 22, 2009 ...

Former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver, right, poses with former Mets catcher Mike Piazza after throwing the ceremonial first pitch Monday, April 13, 2009, at Citi Field in New York before the baseball team's home opener at the ...