Mets announce death of superfan Seymour Weiner… who loved all the jokes about his name

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Noted New York Mets supporter Seymour Weiner, affectionately known for his humorous approach to the jokes surrounding his surname, has tragically passed away, the team disclosed on Tuesday.

The Legend Known for Laughter

“We are disheartened to announce the passing of Seymour Weiner,” the Mets communicated in an official declaration. He lived in Queens, New York throughout all of his life.

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A Lifetime Lived with a Smile

The veteran of World War II, celebrated his 98th birthday this year, shared with The Athletic last year that the name Weiner had never genuinely troubled him as much as others may have expected.

“The ‘Weiner’ aspect of it,” he mentioned, “was something that in my youth I was made to feel embarrassed about. However, there was never any worse veiled references to my name.”

The public first gazed upon Weiner’s name flashed in bright lights on the of scoreboard of modern Citi Field during the opening ceremony 2024. where the team recognized work in the military. Responces regarding the original post commenced pouring in.

Mr. Weiner resided in the New York City suburb of Flushing along with his wife of more than 50 years Janet.

Beyond the Name: His Appreciation for Baseball

  • “For me, it has been immensely enjoyable”, Weiner told the athletic magazine last year. “In no way does it frustrate me. Simply observe all the recognition I gained from it!” Many took to social media to remark on the hilarity of his surname in jest.


  • Their famous Dollar Dog Night sale, which was marketed as “Seymour Weiner Night,” was inspired by his good nature about his moniker.

    “We had this idea for Dollar Dog Night, so we thought, well, what would be a better fit than Seymour Weiner he was the perfect option,” Mets chief marketing officer Andy Goldberg disclosed last year.

    Where it all Began For the Mets Faithful

  • Like numerous other Mets devotees, Weiner’s adoration for the sport began with the previous Brooklyn Dodgers squad. And in 1947, Weiner become one of tens of thousand of spectators who witnessed Jackie Robinson’s historic first hit at Ebbets Field stadium.

  • “Only 12,000 people witnessed that game in Ebbets Field so I may be the only one person who was there, saw it and who is still alive.”

    -Seymour Weiner

    “Jackie Robinson was more than idolized this celebrity athlete was truly revered although given credit for elevating others up when his own visibility was not assured,” commented Weiner.

    “He was was indeed the most thrilling even though he was clearly not the best + I have ever seen,” Weiner continued in retrospect many years later.

    Who does Weiner Feel is the Most Famous pro-Baller?

    For Mr. Weiner the best player heads a list that puts center fielder Willie Mays, who played his final seasons for the Mets squad of the same home team of the Weiner in first place.

    The Mets organization succeeded, bringing aboard rival team fans for both borough Giants & Dodgers subsequent to their inaugural year in 1962. Fans mourned Weiner’s passing online, where some persisted in honoring his likeness jokingly.

    “Produce the customized team sewn-on name tag.” one fan stated on the X (Twitter) social media network:

    “Rest in peace weiner” another wrote in masking tape on the field of a stadium located in Flushing, Queens.

    Many more simply expressed: “Rest peacefully to a Mets Legend.



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