Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Roe was a five-time All-Star . Sigley was born in Footscray, Melbourne, one of seven children of a boilermaker. "If one of my teammates got knocked down, then I knocked down two on the other team. Donnie, as he is called, was born July 23, 1987, exactly 51 years after his father. Cy. Hall of Fame Dodgers pitcher who once threw six shutouts in a row. He did The Donna Reed Show too, along with Willie Mays. Add to your scrapbook. He was previously married to Ann Meyers and Ginger Drysdale. Spending his entire career with the Dodgers, Drysdale compiled 209 wins and 166 losses, posting a 2.95 earned run average. Cy Young award winning pitcher who played out his career with both the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, inducted into Hall of Fame in 1984. Drysdale had apparently carried the tape with him wherever he went since Kennedy's murder. Pennsylvania, If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You can always change this later in your Account settings. La Russa pulled up the third base bag and hurled it into the outfield, to the approval of the Comiskey Park crowd, and ensuring his ejection. Pennsylvania, Plot info: Great Mausoleum, Utility Columbarium, not accessible to the general public. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. SUMMARY Career WAR 67.1 W 209 L 166 ERA 2.95 G 518 GS 465 SV 6 IP 3432.0 SO 2486 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 1 reference. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. (Getty) Finally back from the holidays, Howard Stern addressed the passing of fellow shock . To Annie and Donnie and Darren and Drew and all the Drysdale family, our prayers for strength and our tears as well.. In the meantime, Drysdale filled in for Jackson on play-by-play for the early 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). Please try again later. USA. I read about the universal DH but I thought it was for the 2020 season only. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Learn more about merges. Hershiser, however, did not match Drysdale's record of six consecutive complete-game shutouts. 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. Win or lose he stays As Long As writers wish to quiz him. That year, he also won 23 games and helped the Dodgers to their third World Championship in Los Angeles. Born in La Habana, Miami, Gibson, according to Fergie, was a foot faster than he was. Major League Baseball Player. Failed to report flower. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Don Drysdale was an imposing figure on the mound who starred for the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Many thanks to him. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1968 TOPPS PSA A DON DRYSDALE ACTION ALL-STAR STICKERS GREAT LINES*** (wph) $225.00. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Oops, we were unable to send the email. And if the hitter is timid, he has to remind the hitter he's timid. date of death. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. In 1965 he was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter and tied his own National League record for pitchers with seven home runs. Eckersley working out of a stretch, now heres the 3-2 pitchand a drive into right field (losing voice) WAY BACK! We have set your language to cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. USA. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "Look at us, and we're just one little place," he said. There was an error deleting this problem. Join us as we visit the final resting place of actor Leslie Nielsen in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Its was actually April of 68.Right before Drysdale went on the scoreless streak. Try again later. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. 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. Of course we were disappointed, but the day was saved when my friends Dad mentioned to Ginger Drysdale what big fans we were. Join our linker program. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale formed probably the greatest one two punch in baseball history for a few seasons. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. New York, Resend Activation Email. 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. Dick Enberg, his broadcast partner with the Angels, said, "Every day was a good day when you were with Don Drysdale."[12]. There is a problem with your email/password. Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA Production companies Paramount Television Redwood Productions See more company credits at IMDbPro Technical specs Edit Runtime 25 minutes Color Color Sound mix Mono Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1 4:3 Contribute to this page The winner of the primary, Robert F. Kennedy, congratulated Drysdale for that achievement in his victory speech. Oops, we were unable to send the email. A little while ago, we found out what had happened. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Biography Early life and career. "One day at Dodger Stadium, St. Louis Cardinal catcher Gene Oliver blasted a long homerun off Drysdale. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In the speech, Kennedy had noted, to the cheers of the crowd, that Drysdale had pitched his sixth straight shutout that evening. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Drysdale and Meyers had three children together: Don Junior ("DJ") (son), Darren (son), and Drew (daughter). Drysdale and Koufax took part in a famous salary holdout together in the spring of 1966. "A pitcher needs to pitch inside. [12] They had set an NL record the year before for strikeouts by teammates, with a combined total of 592. He was known for being a Baseball Player. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Search above to list available cemeteries. July 3, 1993 Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Needless to say, you can bet that the great Don Drysdale is rolling over in his grave over this one. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. 1938-1975. Share. Drysdale was occasionally used as a pinch-hitter, once during the World Series. Major League Baseball Player. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He hit .300 with seven home runs in 1965. Harrelson relayed the information to his audience, barely able to keep his composure while doing so. Drag images here or select from your computer for Donald Merle Don Drysdale memorial. July 23, 1936 Kings County (Brooklyn), February 1, 2006. Try again. [4] Obituary Don Drysdale and Dizzy Dean head a list of eight finalists under consideration for the . USA, Plot info: Revelation section, Map #G01, Lot 3311, Single Ground Interment Space 2. "He was not on the team bus," Scully told viewers. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1966, he and Sandy Koufax held out on their contracts, seeking at least $100,000 apiece. In his last ABC assignment, Drysdale interviewed the winners in the Boston Red Sox's clubhouse following Game 7 of the 1986 American League Championship Series against the California Angels. 16: Roy Campanella Night. Resend Activation Email. [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. (Age 33-013d) He worked exclusively for ABC in 1980 and then returned to the Angels in 1981. THIS BALL IS GONE! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. No. In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. Before beginning a leisurely trot around the bases, Oliver first stood at . Actor/comedian. Data Provided By We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He has been hailed as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. A pair of former pitchers are poised to become the first people elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame twice. A collector's edition of the program was re-released in 2007 as a podcast.[16]. And this time, Mighty Casey did NOT strike out!!!![18]. SPONSORED. 11 Copy quote. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Don Drysdale. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Friends, weve known each other a long time and Ive had to make a lot of announcements, some more painful than others. After the 1981 season, Drysdale was hired by the Chicago White Sox to replace Harry Caray, who had left to do broadcasts of the cross-town Cubs. That made us two 11-12 year old boys day. 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. Don Drysdale Original Name Donald Scott Birth 23 Jul 1936 Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, USA Death 3 Jul 1993 (aged 56) Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada Burial* Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA * This is the original burial site Plot Bette Davis, a beloved American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years is buried at . There is a problem with your email/password. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Please try again later. "[21] Fellow broadcaster Ross Porter told his radio audience, "I just don't believe it, folks. 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? Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. 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). Weve updated the security on the site. Held the record for pitching 58.2 consecutive scoreless innings until bested by L.A. Dodger Orel Hershiser in 1988. Drysdale was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 17, 1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. 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. By that time, a few other media outlets had begun to report Drysdales death. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Van Nuys. He was a relief Major League Baseball Player. But mostly, he will be remembered as an athlete of considerable celebrity. The latter record was broken by fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser 20 years later. He was actually quite good, until he lost his voice at the end. But he was a dangerous hitter and those stats look even better when you consider he largely played during a pitching dominant era.