The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970
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Commissioner Spike Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver

On March 2, 1966,  Commissioner William Eckert voids the contract recently signed by collegiate star Tom Seaver. The Atlanta Braves had signed Seaver to a $50,000 bonus a week earlier, but Eckert cites a rule prohibiting teams from signing players while their college seasons are ongoing. A special draft will be held after the collegiate…