AUGUST 27, 1972

“Parade’s AllStar Cheering Section” For a cover story on baseball players’ wives, Parade featured Tom and Nancy Seaver and their daughter, Sarah. The Miracle Mets had recently won the World Series with Tom on the mound, and evidently Sarah was the MVP. Said Nancy: “Pitching coach Rube Walker told me that Sarah is Tom’s good-luck charm, and he won’t let me in [the stadium] unless I bring her.”

What are the best and worst moments in World Series history? Go to Parade.com/series to find out.

OCTOBER 9, 2022