Year should not be greater than current year. 16: Roy Campanella Night. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Leo "The Lip" Durocher 27 Jul 1905 - 7 Oct 1991 Hall of Fame Major League Manager, Major League. Not only did Walter Alston use Big D as a pinch hitter, he also moved him up in the lineup at times. Drysdale was a good hitting pitcher. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Don Drysdale (1397)? All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He also drove in 113 runs during his 14-year MLB career, all with the Dodgers. 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. He Major League Baseball Player. Do you have a blog? 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. But he was a dangerous hitter and those stats look even better when you consider he largely played during a pitching dominant era. The Dodgers would be swept by the Orioles in four games. Ray Bailey. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. USA, Plot info: St. Catherine Section, Range B, Lot 191/193. The Don Drysdale baseball card is from the 1957 Topps series (#18) obtained from the Trading Card Database. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Married in 1986, the couple had three children before he passed away at the age of 56 in 1993. Drysdale and Koufax took part in a famous salary holdout together in the spring of 1966. Several broadcast team members were sent back to the hotel once the team realized Drysdale had not arrived at the stadium, and when hotel personnel went up to Drysdale's room they discovered his body lying face down on the floor. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Could pitch clock rule be the straw that breaks the camels back. Try again later. He went into broadcasting after retiring from the Dodgers in 1969 because of arm problems. "Look at us, and we're just one little place," he said. USA. Add to your scrapbook. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. New York, Don Drysdale, the Hall of Fame pitcher for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers whose hopping fastball and brushback pitches put fear into batters during 14 major league seasons, was found dead. Held the record for pitching 58.2 consecutive scoreless innings until bested by L.A. Dodger Orel Hershiser in 1988. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. 1968 TOPPS PSA A DON DRYSDALE ACTION ALL-STAR STICKERS GREAT LINES*** (wph) $225.00. He first worked as a broadcaster with the Montreal Expos for two seasons (1970-71), spent the 1972 season with the Texas Rangers and joined Dick Enberg with the Angels in 1973. He lived nearby (I believe around Califa and Ranchito.) Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Drysdale was also pretty good with a bat. 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. Try again. Major League Baseball Player. Veteran Sal Maglie, also known for brushback pitches, taught Drysdale how to pitch aggressively when both were Dodger teammates in the 1950s. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. Ohio, 13 Copy quote. GREAT NEWS! Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player, Broadcaster. Sigley was born in Footscray, Melbourne, one of seven children of a boilermaker. California, The corpse of a little boy was discovered stuffed in a box and abandoned in Philadelphia more than half a . And this time, Mighty Casey did NOT strike out!!!![18]. Click here to submit your listings. New York, cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. All rights reserved. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season, View Player Bio Resend Activation Email. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. Born 1909 in Nhill, Victoria, Australia. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. A system error has occurred. On September 28, 1988, fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser surpassed Drysdale when Hershiser finished the season with a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. As singers go Perranoski was a good pitcher. Big D, was a true competitor. "One day at Dodger Stadium, St. Louis Cardinal catcher Gene Oliver blasted a long homerun off Drysdale. August 5, 1969 This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. During Drysdale's 14-year. So, this is how Hall of Famer Ann Meyers-Drysdale began juggling her new job last summer as both a mom and a dad . We have set your language to Hershiser, however, did not match Drysdale's record of six consecutive complete-game shutouts. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Trip to Dallas , Texas - Mickey Mantle Grave with Directions Before beginning a leisurely trot around the bases, Oliver first stood at . But never have I ever been asked to make an announcement that hurts me as much as this one. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Failed to delete memorial. Drysdale's was for $105,000, and Koufax's was for $130,000. Family members linked to this person will appear here. . USA. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He is best known for his role as greedy banker Milburn Drysdale in the television series The Beverly Hillbillies . You can always change this later in your Account settings. Weve updated the security on the site. Los Angeles County, This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. He was 63. Drysdale was replaced by Rick Monday in the broadcast booth. Big D,Airedale are nicknames for Don Drysdale. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. He was a relief Major League Baseball Player. One of my childhood highlights was getting asked by a friend to accompany him and his Dad, who owned a carpet store, to go to Dons home while his Dad put carpeting in Big Ds home. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Readers share their memories and pose questions: "Dear Kevin, "Here are a few more (hazy) memories for "Gone But Not Forgotten": "Don Drysdale opened a bar in the early sixties, called Don Drysdale's Dugout. (Age 19-269d, There was a problem getting your location. "Milburn, those DREADFUL hillbillies!" Harriet MacGibbon, who played Mrs. Drysdale, was by all accounts a nice lady who specialized in playing society snobs. 1397. subject named as. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Don Drysdale was one of the most intimidating men to ever set foot on the mound, but his off-the-field personality and demeanor with fans was the polar opposite. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. inMontreal,Canada, High School: Van Nuys HS (Van Nuys, CA), Debut: 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 . Born: Oops, something didn't work. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "One day at Dodger Stadium, St. Louis Cardinal catcher Gene Oliver blasted a long homerun off Drysdale. 13: Four straight homers against the Padres. Daughter of Samuel Stephen Landry and Adelaide Ethel Eliza (Boyle) Landry. He played Glendale, He was the Major League Baseball Player. In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. in Van Nuys, CA Sorry! "[21] Fellow broadcaster Ross Porter told his radio audience, "I just don't believe it, folks. He played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1944-47), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1948-54). Drysdale met Ann Meyers, a four-time All-American basketball player at UCLA, when he was in the Bahamas in 1979. We have set your language to You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Raymond Thomas Bailey (May 6, 1904 - April 15, 1980) was an American actor, and comedian on the Broadway stage, films, and television. After his remarkable playing career, Drysdale remained with the Dodgers organization as an award-winning broadcaster until, sadly, he was found dead in his Montreal hotel room on July 3, 1993, the victim of an apparent heart attack, 27 days shy of his 57th birthday. I read about the universal DH but I thought it was for the 2020 season only. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Find a Grave, databas och bilder (https://sv.findagrave.com/memorial/1397/don-drysdale: nddes ), reminnessida fr Don Drysdale (23 Jul 1936-3 Jul 1993), Find A Grave, reminnes-ID 1397, citera Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, Verify and try again. In the top of the eighth inning, at 7:10 p.m. PDT, Scully made the announcement on the game telecast. Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Don Drysdale, Rich Little, Allen Ludden. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1397/don-drysdale. The right-handed Niagara Falls, 165 june 22, 1968 no. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Just how dangerous (and valuable) was the nine-time All-Star, three-time World Series champion and former MLB Player of the Year with the bat? They can't believe the ending! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Pat ONeil has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. Failed to remove flower. In March, 1989, a group headed by Drysdale purchased the Visalia Oaks of the Class-A California League, and at one time he owned a chain of restaurants called Drysdales Dugout. Great Mausoleum, Utility Columbarium, not accessible to the general public. $59.00. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. USA, Plot info: Section: CREMATED Lot: 1969-10 Grave: 1. [1][2], One of the most dominant pitchers of the late 1950s to mid 1960s,[1] Drysdale stood 6ft 5in (1.96m) tall and was not afraid to throw pitches near batters to keep them off balance. 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. We tried to reach him at the hotel; there was no answer. He was known for being a Baseball Player. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. A little while ago, we found out what had happened. Sorry! 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. That made us two 11-12 year old boys day. For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. Hawk started in baseball in the mid 1960s, breaking in as a player with the old Kansas City A's. No real baseball fan likes the strategy less AL. Major League Baseball Player. February 13, 2014 9:24 PM. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 - July 3, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. Please try again later. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 2. us, Died: About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Sister of Irene Alison Landry, Cecil Gordon Landry, Mavis Elizabeth Lydia (Landry) Hickey, Elsie Bernice (Landry) Abbott, Viola May (Landry) Eaton and Clarice Audrey Landry. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Drysdale was occasionally used as a pinch-hitter, once during the World Series. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. USA, Plot info: Section: 26, Corridor: 102, Grave: 3. 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. The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid. His 14-year career traversed both coasts, but stopped in Cooperstown, New York in 1984, when the right-handed hurler was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. July 23, 1936 He was a Scotch Plains, 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. 11,326th in major league history) There was an error deleting this problem. In 1968, Drysdale set Major League records with six consecutive shutouts and 58+23 consecutive scoreless innings. Try again later. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Donald Scott Don Drysdale (23 Jul 1936 - certain 3 Jul 1993) 0 references . Of course we were disappointed, but the day was saved when my friends Dad mentioned to Ginger Drysdale what big fans we were. Melva Dulcie Drysdale formerly Landry. 1. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Don Imus (left) got no love from Howard Stern. Try again. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Find out more. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Elwin Charles Roe (February 26, 1916 - November 9, 2008), known as Preacher Roe, was an American professional baseball pitcher. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Try again later. For twelve seasons Hawthorne, 32 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His 154 hit batsmen is a modern National League record.