Tom Seaver Returns to Shea Stadium, August 21, 1977 (No Sound)
This is a Super 8mm movie shot and edited by me of Tom Seaver’s return to Shea Stadium after the trade which sent him to the Cincinnati Reds in June, 1977. It has been seen by very few people since then. The film includes general scenes of Shea Stadium before and during the game, and shots of Mets players Jerry Koosman (36) , Ed Kranepool (7), John Stearns (12), Steve Henderson – who was acquired in the Seaver trade (5), and Manager Joe Torre (9). Reds in the film include Manager Sparky Anderson (10), Johnny Bench (5), Dan Driessen (22), right fielder Ken Griffey, and Pete Rose (14). Mets announcer Lindsey Nelson can be seen doing the pre-game show from the WOR-TV booth. Karl Ehrhardt, the popular “Sign Man” who was a fixture at Mets games in the ’60s and ’70s is in his regular spot on the third base line. Seaver pitched a complete game, defeating Koosman and the Mets 5-1. The boxscore and game summary can be seen at: www.baseball-reference.com My mother and father also appear in film. She was so upset by the trade that she refused to wear a Mets cap, and insisted that my father buy her a souvenir Reds batting helmet before the game. It’s nice to see them both looking so young and healthy! Sorry for the poor video quality. The film itself is clear, sharp and vibrant. I am going to look into having it professionally transferred to video sometime soon. As these pictures were shot on Super 8mm film, there is no sound.
Tags: 1977, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, Shea Stadium, Super 8mm, Tom Seaver
January 12th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Love the Mets.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
like the eddie giacomin return to the garden in ’75…
January 16th, 2011 at 10:40 am
This is wonderful video. Thanks so much for putting it up.
January 16th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
This is outstanding. What a treat for a younger Mets fan such as myself. Thank you so much for posting!
January 16th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Thanks for the very nice comments. Tom Seaver was – and still is – my favorite baseball player. I think he embodies those qualities we want baseball to stand for: tough but fair competition, teamwork, dedication, integrity and sportsmanship.