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Don Drysdale World Series Stats The Don Drysdale World Series stats seen below include his World Series year-by-year hitting stats, World Series fielding stats, and World Series pitching stats (where applicable). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In 1963, he struck out 251 batters and won Game 3 of the World Series at Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium over the Yankees, 10. Sadly, if my memory is correct he didnt shine that day with the bat. The illustrated postcard was purchased from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Major League Baseball Player. Drysdale met Ann Meyers, a four-time All-American basketball player at UCLA, when he was in the Bahamas in 1979. Don Drysdale had 2,486 strikeouts over his career. No. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In the booth through the years, Harrelson had some colorful and accomplished partners, voices like Don Drysdale, Ned Martin, Steve Stone, Phil Rizzuto and Dick Stockton. 0 cemeteries found in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA. He played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1944-47), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1948-54). Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. During Drysdales 14-year baseball career, the fierce 6-foot-6 right-hander, nicknamed Big D, compiled a 209-166 record with a career earned-run average of 2.95. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Hundreds Mourn Drysdale : Tributes Are Paid at Funeral of Dodger Hall of Fame Pitcher By MARYANN HUDSON July 13, 1993 12 AM PT TIMES STAFF WRITER More than 800 of Don Drysdale's friends and. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. SPONSORED. Melva Dulcie Drysdale formerly Landry. [23] They were returned to his family in February 2002 and scattered the next year.[24][25]. 3 July 1993. Failed to delete memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Don Imus (left) got no love from Howard Stern. No real baseball fan likes the strategy less AL. [4] Obituary Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale formed probably the greatest one two punch in baseball history for a few seasons. Do you have a sports website? If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Don Drysdale is rolling over in his grave February 24th, 2017 at 6:00 am by Ron Cervenka Quick - Who was the last Dodger player to actually take "four wide ones" - i.e., to actually receive four-pitches in an intentional walk - during a regular season Dodger game? And if the hitter is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid. A system error has occurred. SPONSORED. Bette Davis, a beloved American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years is buried at . Actor/comedian. vs. PHI 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, Last Game: New Jersey, This is a carousel with slides. Gibson, according to Fergie, was a foot faster than he was. Major League Baseball Player. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Add a Plot. 1962 Topps Stamp Panel: Bubba Phillips & Don Drysdale NEAR MINT. He died of a heart attack and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California. Leslie Nielsen was a Canadian actor, comedian and producer with a. An intimidating figure on the mound, he infamously holds the major league record for number of seasons leading the league in batters hit by a pitch. Drysdale was born July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys and was pitching in the majors by the time he was 19. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Gaby Aida George. In 1965 he was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter and tied his own National League record for pitchers with seven home runs. There was a problem getting your location. that and my reputation for being mean, or the fact that I was durable and never missed a turn, Drysdale wrote in his 1990 book Once a Bum, Always a Dodger.. Among the personal belongings found in Drysdale's hotel room was a cassette tape of Robert F. Kennedy's victory speech after the 1968 California Democratic presidential primary, a speech given only moments before Senator Kennedy's assassination. How about 26 doubles, seven triples, and 29 home runs. For eleven seasons Major League Baseball Player. For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. . To use this feature, use a newer browser. Don Drysdale weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing. Learn more about merges. He worked exclusively for ABC in 1980 and then returned to the Angels in 1981. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Drysdale believes the official death tallies as of Monday, 1,416 people in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs have died from the coronavirus, according to the state Health Department must be an undercount. Drysdale also called Kirk Gibson's walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series[17] for the Dodgers Radio Network: Gibson a deep sigh, re-gripping the bat, shoulders just shrugged, now goes to the top of the helmet as he always does, steps in with that left foot. In the meantime, Drysdale filled in for Jackson on play-by-play for the early innings. Friends, weve known each other a long time, Scully said, and Ive had to make a lot of announcements, some more painful than others. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He pitched in five World Series and eight Major League All-Star games. THIS BALL IS GONE! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Failed to remove flower. There was an error deleting this problem. This browser does not support getting your location. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. When Hershiser broke Drysdale's record, Drysdale came onto the field to hug him, and said, "Oh, I'll tell ya, congratulations And at least you kept it in the family. (Voted by BBWAA on 316/403 ballots) "[14], In 1970, Drysdale started a broadcasting career that continued for the rest of his life: first for the Montreal Expos (19701971), then the Texas Rangers (1972), California Angels (19731979, 1981), Chicago White Sox (19821987), NBC (1977), ABC (1978[15]1986), and finally back in Los Angeles with the Dodgers (from 1988 until his death in 1993). In addition to his Hall of Fame-appropriate 209-166 career record and remarkable 2.95 career ERA over 14 major league seasons, the Van Nuys, California native had a .186 / .228 / .295 / .523 career slash line with the bat; certainly not batting-title worthy, but excellent numbers for a pitcher. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Whatever, it was quite an accomplishment. But he was a dangerous hitter and those stats look even better when you consider he largely played during a pitching dominant era. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. based on information from your browser. SUMMARY Career WAR 67.1 W 209 L 166 ERA 2.95 G 518 GS 465 SV 6 IP 3432.0 Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. On October 11, 1980, Keith Jackson called an OklahomaTexas college football game for ABC in the afternoon, then flew to Houston to call Game 4 of the NLCS between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A system error has occurred. A mystery murder case branded "The Boy in the Box" kiillings has been solved 65 years on. There is a problem with your email/password. USA. 1 Don Drysdale with Bob Verdi, Once a Bum, Always a Dodger (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990). We have set your language to Weve updated the security on the site. Many thanks to him. I got to see Don Drysdale pitch game 1 of a double header at Shea Stadium in NY in 1967.Drysdale got bombed early and the dodgers were down 6-2 late but rallied back with a big hit by the three dog W Davis. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Drysdale and Meyers had three children together: Don Junior ("DJ") (son), Darren (son), and Drew (daughter). Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. In the speech, Kennedy had noted, to the cheers of the crowd, that Drysdale had pitched his sixth straight shutout that evening. cemeteries found in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The right-handed Niagara Falls, Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. There is a problem with your email/password. Drysdale hosted a nationally syndicated radio show called Radio Baseball Cards. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Sanford Koufax (/ k o f k s /; born Sanford Braun; December 30, 1935) is an American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played his entire career for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1966. There was an error deleting this problem. He was the Major League Baseball Player. The legal limit is 0.08%. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Verify and try again. Once told to walk a batter intentionally, Drysdale instead hit the batter with a pitch. based on information from your browser. Don Drysdale Baseball Cards Don Drysdale Baseball Cards All Auction Buy It Now 7,502 Results 2 filters applied Sport Player/Athlete Graded Team Features Condition Price Buying Format All Filters 1961 TOPPS 1960 STRIKEOUT LEADERS (DRYSDALE, KOUFAX, JONES, BROGLIO) CARD, NM+ $6.50 4 bids $3.75 shipping 3h The Don Drysdale All-Star stats seen below include his All-Star year-by-year hitting stats, All-Star fielding stats, and All-Star pitching stats (where applicable). Drysdale and Ginger were married Sept. 27, 1958, and had one daughter, Kelly, now 34. His finest season was 1962, when he was 25-9 and led the National League with 41 starts, 314 1/3 innings and 287 strikeouts. Preacher Roe. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 14: Sandy Koufax's shutout in Game 7 of the 1965 World Series. Read more The Basics Year inducted 1984 See more from 1984 Birth Place Van Nuys, California Birth Year 1936 Died 1993, Montreal Career at a Glance Primary Team Los Angeles Dodgers Primary Position Pitcher Bats Right Played For Brooklyn Dodgers, 1956-1957 Biography Early life and career. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 9 October 2017. place of birth. Try again later. Cremated Born 1909 in Nhill, Victoria, Australia. Find out more. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sigley was born in Footscray, Melbourne, one of seven children of a boilermaker. On Sept. 5, 1989, he was robbed of a Rolex watch and his Hall of Fame ring and other jewelry at a Houston hotel by two women who drugged him, police said. You have to protect your hitters." "In Brooklyn, it was as though you were in your own little bubble. In 1984, Drysdale called play-by-play (alongside Reggie Jackson and Earl Weaver) for the National League Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. Some record books, dropping the fraction, simply say Drysdales record was 58 innings. Drysdale conducted all of the National League player interviews for the Baseball Talk series in 1988 (Joe Torre did the same for the American League). Don Drysdale, the 46-year-old former Dodger pitching star who is a broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox, required six stitches in his scalp as a result of a scuffle with two men who robbed him of . [13] "My own little rule was two for one," Drysdale said about his pitching. Then, the batter spoke up. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [3], Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and attended Van Nuys High School, where one of his classmates was actor Robert Redford.[4]. Professional Baseball Player. A member of the Reiffton, He was a Scotch Plains, There were no exceptions.[10]. On Wednesday morning, it was being widely reported on social media that Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association were nearing a decision to add the designated hitter rule to the National League; something that the American League adopted back in 1973 but the National League has long refused to do. English He also worked with his Angels' partner Dick Enberg on Los Angeles Rams football broadcasts from 19731976. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Plot info: Whispering Pines section, Map #03, Lot 1084, Single Ground Interment Space 5. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. On July 1, 1984, his uniform number, 53, was retired by the Dodgers. When you wake up at three-thirty every morning, and you realize that some of your buddies are just getting in back home, it gives you a lot of discipline. He also drove in 113 runs during his 14-year MLB career, all with the Dodgers. A very personable individual, Drysdale was a gracious signer throughout his life, which ended way too soon at the age of 56 in 1993. When Walter Alston, the manager, came to the mound to remove him from the game, Drysdale said, "I bet right now you wish I was Jewish, too." Raymond Thomas Bailey (May 6, 1904 - April 15, 1980) was an American actor, and comedian on the Broadway stage, films, and television. Because of his celebrity status, there were several incidents in Drysdales life that got considerable media attention. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. USA. When youre around fans and they start talking baseball, that seems to be the thing they associate with me . $64.99. Eckersley working out of a stretch, now heres the 3-2 pitchand a drive into right field (losing voice) WAY BACK! The boy, too young to work on construction jobs under Manitoba . 13 Copy quote. Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 July 3, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Could pitch clock rule be the straw that breaks the camels back. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Photos show the damage to the cemetery where a multitude of stars are buried or have been honored. A right-handed pitcher for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers for his entire career in Major League Baseball, Drysdale was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984 . Weve updated the security on the site. He is best known for his role as greedy banker Milburn Drysdale in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies . Year should not be greater than current year. As for Don Drysdale, the $115,000 pitcher would go 13-16 during the regular season and lose two games in the World Series. Year should not be greater than current year. Along the way she met Don Drysdale, the former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who won 209 games during his Hall of Fame career. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please try again later. USA. [3], After suffering a torn rotator cuff in 1969, Drysdale had to retire. He hit .300 with seven home runs in 1965. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "Milburn, those DREADFUL hillbillies!" Harriet MacGibbon, who played Mrs. Drysdale, was by all accounts a nice lady who specialized in playing society snobs. A week before, during a night game at Dodger Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, a similar on-air announcement was madethat Hall of Fame catcher Roy Campanella had died of a heart attack at the age of 71. AKA Donald Scott Drysdale. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. New York, Sorry! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Big D had a career year in 1962 when he led the league in wins (25) and strikeouts (232) and capturing the NL Cy Young Award, but missing out on the year's Triple Crown as he came in . [13] Drysdale led the NL in hit batters for four straight seasons from 1958 to 1961. Resend Activation Email. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Years active. Its was actually April of 68.Right before Drysdale went on the scoreless streak. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. A blood-alcohol test gave a reading of 0.19%. 1938-1975. Don Drysdale was an imposing figure on the mound who starred for the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Don Drysdale, Rich Little, Allen Ludden. 1397. subject named as. Try again later. Drew, the couples third child and first daughter, was born last March 10. July 23, 1936 I like the NL game best, but wouldnt mind seeing Beatty, Peters and Rios hit regularly in the show. We have set your language to 1968 TOPPS PSA A DON DRYSDALE ACTION ALL-STAR STICKERS GREAT LINES*** (wph) $225.00. 1 reference. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. He has been hailed as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. I read about the universal DH but I thought it was for the 2020 season only. The service should be mandatory for every kid in America. While at ABC Sports, Drysdale not only did baseball telecasts, but also regional college football games as well as Superstars and Wide World of Sports. Please reset your password. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 - July 3, 1993) played his entire 14-year career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1956-1957, 1958-1969). On October 6, 1984, at San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium, Game 4 of the NLCS ended when Padres first baseman Steve Garvey hit a two-run home run off of Lee Smith. Don Drysdale 1965 Game by Game Batting Logs. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. April 17, 1956 or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. us, Died: A system error has occurred. He was known for being a Baseball Player. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Resend Activation Email. This was somewhere between 1963-1965. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. New York, New York, Thanks for your help! Great Mausoleum, Utility Columbarium, not accessible to the general public. He passed away on July 3, 1993. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Perry County, 11 Copy quote. USA, Plot info: Section: 26, Corridor: 102, Grave: 3. Don Drysdale Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-5 , 190lb (196cm, 86kg) Born: July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame Cy Young 9x All-Star 3x World Series ML PoY 53 53 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He was 56. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. After completing his education at Williamstown High School, his career began in 1952 as a turntable operator on Danny Webb's breakfast program at radio station 3DB.. Television started in Australia in 1956 and Sigley made his TV debut in 1957 as host of Teenage Mailbag, later known . "Throw it higher, mommy," said Don Drysdale Jr., age 6. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. An intimidating figure on the mound, he infamously holds the major league record for number of seasons leading the league in batters hit by a pitch. In his debut with the then-Brooklyn Dodgers on April 24, 1956, he beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-1, striking out nine batters, including the first three he faced. Both wanted to be paid $500,000 over three seasons, but Dodgers' GM Buzzie Bavasi preferred to give them one-year contracts according to team policy. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Either the Brooklyn or Los Angeles variety. Drysdale . That year, he also won 23 games and helped the Dodgers to their third World Championship in Los Angeles. retrieved. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Resend Activation Email. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Also known as an excellent hitter for a pitcher, Drysdale hit . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Great Mausoleum, Utility Columbarium, not accessible to the general public. It was on Oxnard, just east of Hazeltine. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. $3.99 shipping. Im old enough and lucky to have seen Don Drysdale pitch and hit. cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. [1] After his playing career, he became a radio/television broadcaster. Jan 08, 2020 at 2:24 pm. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. . Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. If the NL adopts the DH it is a tragedy. Try again later. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial.