Tom Seaver's 1969 Mets World Series Ring Sells for Over $850,000

The iconic piece of baseball memorabilia was auctioned off by Heritage Auctions.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 1969 World Series ring that once belonged to Mets legend Tom Seaver sold for $854,122 at an auction held by Heritage Auctions. The ring was part of nearly 200 items from Seaver's personal collection that were put up for auction, including his 1992 Baseball Hall of Fame induction plaque and his 1973 Mets National League championship ring.

Why it matters

Seaver is considered one of the greatest Mets players of all time, leading the team to their first World Series championship in 1969. The sale of his iconic memorabilia provides insight into the enduring legacy and value of Seaver's career and accomplishments.

The details

The auction, which ran through March 1, 2026, featured a wide range of items from Seaver's personal collection. In addition to the 1969 World Series ring, the 1992 Hall of Fame induction plaque sold for $170,800, and the 1973 Mets National League championship ring went for $201,300. Seaver's daughter, Anne, said parting with the '69 ring was particularly difficult, but she wanted to share it with the Mets fans who loved her father.

  • The auction was held from February 26 to March 1, 2026.
  • Seaver's 1969 World Series ring sold for $854,122 on March 3, 2026.

The players

Tom Seaver

A legendary pitcher who played for the New York Mets from 1967 to 1977, leading the team to their first World Series championship in 1969. He was a three-time Cy Young Award winner and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.

Anne Seaver

The daughter of Tom Seaver, who helped auction off her father's personal collection of memorabilia, including his 1969 World Series ring, after his passing in 2020.

Heritage Auctions

A Dallas-based auction house that specializes in sports memorabilia and held the auction where Tom Seaver's personal items were sold.

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What they’re saying

“We had trouble deciding on that.”

— Anne Seaver, Daughter of Tom Seaver (New York Post)

“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 (New York Post)

“So that's my personal reason for wanting to share something like the '69 ring. His fans loved him, truly. And that makes me love them.”

— Anne Seaver, Daughter of Tom Seaver (New York Post)

What’s next

The proceeds from the auction of Tom Seaver's memorabilia will be used to support the Tom Seaver Foundation, which was established by his family to honor his legacy and support causes he cared about.

The takeaway

The record-breaking sale of Tom Seaver's 1969 World Series ring underscores the enduring impact and reverence Mets fans have for one of the franchise's all-time greats. Seaver's daughter's decision to share his prized possessions with the public further cements his status as a beloved figure in New York sports history.