A ticket from the day Tom Seaver joined one of pitching’s most exclusive clubs with career strikeout No. 3,000.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 18, 1981, Tom Seaver took the mound for Cincinnati against St. Louis at Riverfront Stadium with another major milestone within reach.
Seaver recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career when he retired Keith Hernandez in the fourth inning. He became only the fifth major-league pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts.
The Cardinals won the game 10–4, but the afternoon became part of Seaver’s Hall of Fame record. He finished his career with 3,640 strikeouts, placing this ticket at a defining checkpoint in the story of “Tom Terrific.”
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: April 18, 1981
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Venue: Riverfront Stadium
- Final score: Cardinals 10, Reds 4
- Milestone: Tom Seaver’s 3,000th career strikeout
- Milestone batter: Keith Hernandez
- Condition note: “MK” on reverse
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.
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April 18, 1981 Tom Seaver Records His 3000th Strikeout - MK on Reverse
A ticket from the day Tom Seaver joined one of pitching’s most exclusive clubs with career strikeout No. 3,000.
Why This Ticket Matters
On April 18, 1981, Tom Seaver took the mound for Cincinnati against St. Louis at Riverfront Stadium with another major milestone within reach.
Seaver recorded the 3,000th strikeout of his career when he retired Keith Hernandez in the fourth inning. He became only the fifth major-league pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts.
The Cardinals won the game 10–4, but the afternoon became part of Seaver’s Hall of Fame record. He finished his career with 3,640 strikeouts, placing this ticket at a defining checkpoint in the story of “Tom Terrific.”
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: April 18, 1981
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Venue: Riverfront Stadium
- Final score: Cardinals 10, Reds 4
- Milestone: Tom Seaver’s 3,000th career strikeout
- Milestone batter: Keith Hernandez
- Condition note: “MK” on reverse
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.