Tom Seaver mowing down opponents during the '70s, then coming back to a packed house as a Cincinnati Red in August of 1977 as loyal fans cheered his victory over his old (and their own) team.

FORBES: Where It's All About The Game

Coming up on January 6 at Conseco Field House, home of the Indiana Pacers: the two-day Midwest Sports Business Combine, aimed at recruiting young sales pros to peddle tickets for the Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Red Wings, Cincinnati Bengals, and several other major sports franchises.

FORBES: Sports Jobs Combine Spreads to Midwest