🎉 “For the Love of the Game: Celebrating Seymour Weiner and the Spirit of the Super Fan” 🎉
Let’s talk about something deeper than box scores and standings. Let’s talk about heart. Let’s talk about Seymour Weiner, a man who represents everything we love about being a fan.
Born in 1924, Seymour Weiner proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947. But long after his military service ended, he never stopped showing up — not for battle anymore, but for baseball. And not just any baseball team… we’re talking about his beloved New York Mets.
Seymour has been a fixture at Mets games for decades. You didn’t have to look far in the stands to find him — he’d be the guy with a huge grin, Mets gear from head to toe, and a heart full of loyalty. At the Mets’ Opening Day game in March, Seymour was honored in a truly unforgettable way. The Mets presented him with an American flag on the field, handed to him by former players Mookie Wilson and John Franco. Imagine that! Legends recognizing a legend. And it didn’t stop there — he also got to meet Keith Hernandez, the former first baseman turned fan-favorite broadcaster, and Howie Rose, the voice behind so many unforgettable Mets moments.
But perhaps the most Seymour moment of all came last April during a good ol’ fashioned Mets promotion: $1 Hot Dog Night. The team ran a campaign featuring a photo of Seymour himself with the phrases:
🗣️ “A Seymour Weiner approved message”
🌭 “Everyone loves a Weiner.”
Classic Mets humor meets fan tribute. It was funny, heartwarming, and completely authentic — just like Seymour.
If you’re wondering whether Seymour is famous — yes, he kind of is. He was featured in The New York Times, has been celebrated by Mets Twitter, and even fans from opposing teams tip their cap to the man who’s been showing up for Flushing’s finest for decades.
He’s a reminder that fans are the soul of the game. The chants, the cheers, the heartbreak, and the hope — it all means more because people like Seymour keep believing, season after season.
Here at Fan Temp, we celebrate super fans. Because let’s be honest — without fans, sports wouldn’t be the same. The energy, the passion, the community? That all starts with you.
So now it’s your turn:
💬 In the comments, tell Fan Temp what makes you a super fan. Who’s your favorite team — or shall I say, teams? 😄
Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about the score. It’s about the stories, the people, and the passion that makes being a fan one of life’s greatest joys.
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