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6/22/1987: Tom Foley of the Expos hit a two-run home run off Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch in the top of the second inning. The game was rained out after three innings with Montreal leading 2-1.

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6/22/1987: Tom Foley of the Expos hit a two-run home run off Cardinals pitcher Bob Forsch in the top of the second inning. The game was rained out after three innings with Montreal leading 2-1.

Tom Seaver Signed Picture - COA Vintage 8x10 Authentic - PSA/DNA Certified

Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets

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On June 22, 1987, Tom Seaver abandons his comeback attempt with the injury-riddled Mets and retires.  Known as “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise,” Seaver leaves the game with a career Win-Loss record of 311-205, an ERA of 2.86, 3,640 strikeouts (3rd on the all-time list behind Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton), and 61 shutouts (7th). The…