Mets Legend Tom Seaver's Personal Memorabilia Sold at Auction

Seaver's Hall of Fame plaque and 1969 World Series ring fetch high prices at Heritage Auctions event.

Feb. 14, 2026 at 4:23pm

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Nearly 200 items from the personal collection of legendary New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver, including his Hall of Fame induction plaque and 1969 World Series championship ring, were sold at a Heritage Auctions event. Seaver's daughter Anne said parting with the '69 ring was difficult, but she wanted to share her father's legacy with his devoted fans.

Why it matters

Tom Seaver is considered the greatest player in Mets history, leading the team to their first World Series title in 1969 with a dominant pitching performance. The auction of his personal memorabilia provides fans a rare opportunity to own a piece of Mets history and honor Seaver's legacy.

The details

The 10-carat gold 1969 World Series ring with a diamond inset, engraved with 'New York Mets World Champions 1969' and Seaver's signature, could fetch $300,000 at auction. Seaver's 1992 Baseball Hall of Fame induction plaque, a 9-by-6 bronze replica, is also up for auction and expected to sell for around $40,000.

  • The Heritage Auctions' Winter Platinum Sports Catalog auction is taking place through March 1, 2026.
  • Seaver passed away in 2020.

The players

Tom Seaver

Legendary New York Mets pitcher who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 and led the team to their first World Series championship in 1969.

Anne Seaver

Daughter of Tom Seaver who decided to auction off her father's personal memorabilia, including his Hall of Fame plaque and 1969 World Series ring.

Heritage Auctions

The auction house hosting the sale of Tom Seaver's personal collection.

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What they’re saying

“The '69 ring was very hard to part with. We had trouble deciding on that.”

— Anne Seaver, Daughter of Tom Seaver

“I never realized how much they loved him until I felt that love directed to me when he died. The support and kindness I got from these strangers made me realize that he is a huge part of these people's lives.”

— Anne Seaver, Daughter of Tom Seaver

What’s next

The Heritage Auctions' Winter Platinum Sports Catalog auction featuring Tom Seaver's personal memorabilia will continue through March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The auction of Tom Seaver's personal items, including his Hall of Fame plaque and 1969 World Series ring, provides Mets fans a rare opportunity to own a piece of the franchise's history and honor the legacy of one of baseball's all-time greats.