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The Franchise is finally on display outside Citi Field. A long-awaited statue of pitcher Tom Seaver was unveiled Friday by the New York Mets in a 40-minute ceremony that began about 2 1/2 hours before their home opener against Arizona. Following an introduction from longtime Mets radio announcer Howie Rose and speeches by owner Steve Cohen and former slugger Mike Piazza, the blue curtain was pulled away to reveal a striking monument that stands 10 feet tall and 13 1/2 feet long.

The New York Mets unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver on Friday, immortalizing the late legend in bronze and steel outside the entrance to Citi

The Mets on Friday unveiled a statue outside Citi Field of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, known to Mets fans as "The Franchise" after leading the team to the 1969 World Series title and winning three Cy Young Awards in his 12 seasons in New York.

The New York Mets unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver on Friday, immortalizing the late legend in bronze and steel outside the entran...

Many New York Mets fans had a tremendous problem when the team's former owners failed to pay homage to the Amazin's franchise when they constructed Citi Field prior to 2009. The atrium is dedicated to Brooklyn Dodger star Jackie Robinson, the seats are New York Giants' Polo Grounds green but there was a bigger problem. Something, rather someone was missing.