Question 1

True or false: In 1969, Seaver won the National League MVP award, not just the Cy Young.

Accepted Answer

False. Seaver won the Cy Young in 1969 but finished second in MVP voting to Willie McCovey.

Question 2

True or false: Seaver threw a no-hitter for the Mets in 1978, but it was not a perfect game.

Accepted Answer

True. On June 16, 1978, Seaver no-hit the Phillies but allowed a walk, so no perfect game.

Question 3

True or false: Seaver once recorded 19 strikeouts in a single game, a feat only a handful of pitchers have achieved.

Accepted Answer

True. On April 22, 1970, Seaver struck out 19 Padres, tying the record at the time (now 20 is the mark).

Question 4

True or false: Tom Seaver was selected to the All-Star Game in every single season of his 20-year career.

Accepted Answer

False. Seaver made 12 All-Star teams, not 20—he missed several years, especially late in his career.

Question 5

True or false: Tom Seaver won the Cy Young Award three times, all with the New York Mets.

Accepted Answer

False. Seaver won three Cy Youngs—two with the Mets (1969, 1973) and one with the Cincinnati Reds (1975).

Question 6

True or false: Tom Seaver was nicknamed 'The Franchise' because he single-handedly saved the Mets from relocation.

Accepted Answer

False. His nickname 'The Franchise' reflected his star power, but the Mets didn't face relocation; it was a marketing term.

Question 7

True or false: Seaver struck out 200 batters in a season for a record 10 consecutive years.

Accepted Answer

True. From 1968 to 1977, Seaver hit 200+ strikeouts each year, a Major League record at the time.

Question 8

True or false: Tom Seaver's 61st career shutout came against the New York Yankees in the 1989 season.

Accepted Answer

False. Seaver threw his 61st and final shutout in 1985 with the White Sox, not in 1989 with the Yankees.

Tom Seaver Trivia Questions