Tom Seaver's 1969 World Series Ring Fetches $854K at Auction

The late Mets legend's championship memorabilia sets records in $1.8M sale.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 1969 World Series ring of legendary New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver recently sold at auction for $854,122, setting a new record for the highest price paid for any Seaver collectible. Seaver's other championship and career memorabilia, including his 1973 NL championship ring, Hall of Fame induction plaque, and various All-Star and milestone rings, were also auctioned off by the Seaver family, totaling over $1.8 million in sales.

Why it matters

Seaver, a 12-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winner, is considered one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history. The record-setting auction prices for his championship rings and other memorabilia reflect the enduring legacy and reverence for the late Mets icon among baseball fans and collectors.

The details

The 1969 World Series ring marks the third-highest price ever paid for a sports championship ring at auction. Other Seaver items sold include his 1973 Mets NL championship ring ($201,300), his Baseball Hall of Fame induction plaque ($170,800), a Mets hat he wore in the late 1960s and early 1970s ($79,300), and his 1967 NL Rookie of the Year Award ($50,020). The Seaver family consigned nearly 200 items to the auction, each with a letter of provenance.

  • Tom Seaver died from complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19 in August 2020 at the age of 75.
  • The Seaver family auction took place over the weekend of March 4, 2026.

The players

Tom Seaver

A 12-time MLB All-Star and three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, Seaver is considered one of the greatest pitchers in New York Mets and baseball history.

Chris Ivy

The director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, the company that handled the sale of Seaver's memorabilia.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of this stuff is sentimental, emotional and important to Tom's family. It's always a tough decision, and [the items are] going to go to people that are ultimately going to love, cherish, enjoy and display this stuff.”

— Chris Ivy, Director of Sports Auctions, Heritage Auctions (ESPN)

The takeaway

The record-breaking auction prices for Tom Seaver's championship rings and other career memorabilia underscore the enduring legacy and reverence for one of the greatest pitchers in New York Mets and MLB history, even years after his passing.