[1] A center recognized for his abilities at both ends of the ice, Seabrooke was Philadelphia's first-round pick (21st overall) in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.
[citation needed] He made his NHL debut in 1986–87 at the age of only 19, scoring a goal and 5 points in 10 games.
He also played 6 more games for the Flyers, but was unable to crack a deep squad full-time.
Reconstructive surgery that summer was unable to fix the problem, and Seabrooke's career was over at the age of only 21.
He later sued team doctors for improperly rushing his rehab and causing permanent damage to his left arm, and in 1995 he was awarded a settlement of $5.5 million (US) in compensation.