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What was the significance of the NY Mets players rubbing dirt on their knee to honor Tom Seaver? - Quora
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Mets to Honor Tom Seaver with 41 Patch on Sleeves for 2021 Season – NBC New York
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Mets reveal how Tom Seaver will be honored in 2021
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Mets will honor Tom Seaver with '41' patch in 2021
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Marine veteran Tom Seaver, heart and mighty arm of Miracle Mets, dies at 75