us, Died: Don Drysdale | Found a Grave Edwin Lee Mathews, Jr. was born in Texarkana, Texas, on October 13, 1931. " Words From Uecker. "That was the first thing I asked if I could have and there was never a reply. You should see the first time she held a golf club. Don Jr., known as D.J., is 28 and works at an internet company in Arizona; Darren is a 26-year-old college student; and daughter Drew is a 23-year-old UCLA history major interested in a music career. Tell me more about him.". I was thinking, Not this too. Then the pro came down and gave her a few pointers and all of a sudden, here I had been struggling with the game all my life, and she picks up the club and shes halfway there., That little guy in there, Drysdale replied, pointing to Donnies room. There were no exceptions.[10]. Drysdale, a right-hander, and Sandy Koufax, a lefty, were regarded as the finest pitching combination then in the game. Ann Meyers Drysdale, the Hall of Fame basketball player who was married to the Hall of Fame pitcher, is putting the items up for auction starting Wednesday. For son Donnie, or the next child--God willing, both say--these parents will be a tough act to follow. [3][20], The Dodgers noted the death of their former star pitcher during the broadcast of the game later on that day. Hershiser, working on four hours' sleep, delivered an open letter to Drysdale's children, weeping through it. Seattle Mariners unveil City Connect uniforms. . I was hurt, I was broken. We're just so proud for Dick getting the award, as Uecky (Bob Uecker) got it a few years ago. ", The weather outside was sunny, as Drysdale's disposition had been, which is why mourners today eulogized him here with a certain dry wit. 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. "It's been tough on them," she said. 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. You could count on him doing it. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. HOF: Can you talk about your relationship with Don Drysdale? He was such a good friend.". In 1965 he was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter and tied his own National League record for pitchers with seven home runs. [12] At the time of his retirement, Drysdale was the last remaining player on the Dodgers who had played for Brooklyn. . Shop >. "She has the legal right, but moral and decent right? 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. I do the best I can. The service should be mandatory for every kid in America. RFK Jr., who was just 14 when his dad was killed, said he reached the conclusion that a second gunman got away after visiting for three hours late last year with his father's convicted assassin. The accolades, Donnie was never about that. During a 2015 telephone interview from her home in Huntington Beach, Calif., Ann Meyers Drysdale, the 1993 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, talked about life both on and off the court. Ann Meyers Drysdale remembers her Hall of Fame husband, https://www.tiktok.com/@baseballhall?lang=en. There were floral arrangements in the shape of a baseball and a microphone, for Drysdale had most recently been a Dodger broadcaster. Other items include his 1956 National League championship ring; the used ball from the final inning of his record 58 2/3 scoreless innings streak that ended on June 8, 1968; a 1988 World Series ring when he was a Dodgers broadcaster; spikes caked with dirt; gloves, bats, trophies; and even his bowling ball and shoes. Drysdale items go to auction despite objections, Harper may return Tue., 160 days post-TJ surgery, Rangers ace deGrom 'frustrated' to land on IL, Twins will shut P Mahle down for at least 4 weeks, Cards broadcaster, 2-time champ Shannon dies, Giants' Yastrzemski (hamstring) likely IL-bound, Yankees to evaluate Judge's hip strain Monday, Mexico City's uphill climb toward landing an MLB franchise. My advice is to let the kids play, let them have fun. ", Michele Himmelberg and Orange County Register. AMD: Im a vice president with both the Suns and the Mercury, but basically broadcasting for them. "Get his, too," Lasorda would say to the fans. Don Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, California in July 1936 and passed away in July 1993. His 154 hit batsmen is a modern National League record. In high school, between my junior and senior years, I played in the boys summer basketball league and I wanted to try out for the boys high school team, Meyers said. with the Milwaukee Bucks, and sister Patti, the starting center on Cal State Fullertons 1970 national championship team. The Dodger announcer Vin Scully said Drysdale, who had been broadcasting Dodgers games with him since 1988, had undergone an angioplasty -- a procedure for heart problems -- in recent years. 'Believe in the power of cheese': How a group of rookies helped give the Brewers the best vibes in baseball, Fantasy baseball: Load up on San Diego bats this weekend, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. THIS BALL IS GONE! This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. PIT 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER. Don Drysdale played for 2 teams; the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Added Meyers: I dont think the kids are learning today--not only the fundamentals of the game, but what the game is for--how to get along with kids, how to communicate with the coach. Only I never let on which half of the plate I wanted. Ann Meyers Drysdale: I was fortunate enough to be there when my brother David was there, and Coach Wooden (UCLA mens basketball coach John Wooden), who really made an impact on my life. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. In this photo dated Aug. 2, 1993, Meyers Drysdale talks with Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who was in town for the annual Hall of Fame Game. He was born on my birthday (July 23) by accident--Donnie wasnt an accident, just being born on my birthday was, the Lord did that--so it was kind of a built-in name. Meyers visited Cooperstown, N.Y., home of baseball's Hall of Fame, to hear the stories. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. A season later, he had a 17-9 record and earned a reputation as not being afraid to throw at old pros. Rick Rizzetto of the Montreal police said a medical examiner estimated the time of death as shortly after midnight Friday. But the widow of Hall of Famer Don Drysdale is also very familiar to fans of March Madness as one of the greatest female basketball players in United States history. Join our linker program. Meyers was one of the candidates for the Clippers radio commentary job for this season. [5], Drysdale and fellow Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax served six months in the United States Army Reserve at Fort Dix in New Jersey after the end of the 1957 season and before spring training in 1958. Kelly Drysdale is the only child from her father's first marriage. See the article in its original context from. Meyers was a UCLA All-American and Olympic basketball star, and is in the basketball Hall of Fame. "He's still relevant.". His widow, 38, is not dwelling on what might have been. Sounds like a movie script. Scott had a brief career as a minor-league pitcher in 1935, the year before Don was born. After the game, he returned to his room at the hotel the team was staying at, Le Centre Sheraton. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. "They're very personalized and customized," he said. He won three NL Player of the Month awards: June 1959 (60 record, 1.71 earned run average, 51 strikeouts), July 1960 (60 record, 2.00 earned run average, 48 strikeouts), and May 1968 (51 record, 0.53 earned run average, 45 strikeouts, with 5 consecutive shutouts to begin his scoreless inning streak, which was carried into June). As the team left for the stadium the next morning, Drysdale was not with them. Being a broadcaster myself, thats the one thing I really appreciated about how he broadcast a game. The child, otherwise known as "D. J.," said hello, and Koufax waved. . Don Drysdale - Society for American Baseball Research I remember walking down one of the corridors and seeing my mom . Now 56, the same age as her father when he died, Kelly Drysdale particularly wanted his 1962 Cy Young Award, which has a minimum bid of $15,000. In fact, the service had been delayed until today, so the team could attend. In 1957, the Dodgers' final season in Brooklyn, Drysdale was the ace of the staff with a 17-9 record. Meyers Drysdale said sorting through boxes of memorabilia brought "a lot of laughs, memories and tears." They were a little bit more deliberate on their moves so I could read which way they were going if I played behind and then if I played in front of them I could jump up and usually get the lob pass. [11][circular reference]. Drysdale is survived by his wife, Ann Meyers Drysdale, a former all-America basketball player at the University of California at Los Angeles, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and a network broadcaster of basketball games; two sons, Don Jr. and Darren, and a daughter, Drew, from his marriage to Meyers, and a daughter, Kelly, from a previous marriage. Frick (broadcasters), BBWAA Career Excellence (writers) and O'Neil (lifetime achievement). Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. 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. HOF: So the baseball family embraced you after Dons death? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. The cause of death was a heart attack, the Dodgers said. He was 20 days shy of 57. . Don Drysdale Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Back to home page Return to top. HOF: Im guessing with your size you played point guard? AMD: It was very difficult for Slick Leonard, who was the coach, because he came from a generation where women were in the home raising a family and not out on the basketball court with a bunch of guys. AMD: Gosh, Ive just been in the right place at the right time. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale White Authentic Men's Home Player Jersey. Now, he says, hes on pins and needles waiting to see if Annie makes it. Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. Pitching for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, he teamed with Sandy Koufax during the late 1950s to middle 1960s to form one of the most dominating pitching duos in history. I have to cheat to beat her, Drysdale said. Hey, Danny DeVito! Sports is a base for what your life is all about, because once you get out of competing in sports, you have to learn how to get along with workers, your boss. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Sooner or later you have to say it's my ball and half the plate is mine. AMD: Kenny Washington was the womens basketball coach at UCLA, and my brother David and Kenny were roommates, so it all just kind of fell into place. Don Drysdale. Drysdale, who led the National League in strikeouts three times, is the second Dodger Hall of Famer to die within a week. He could tell a story about what happened when he played, but the story was never really about him. Drysdale batted .300 with 7 home runs in 1965 and had 29 career homers. Don Drysdale had 2,486 strikeouts over his career. Meyers finished fourth in the competition that year. Meyers father played basketball for Marquette University and was drafted by the pro Milwaukee Shooting Stars, although he did not sign. Ann Meyers Drysdale attended Hall of Fame Weekend 1993 in Cooperstown to share memories following the passing of her husband, Don Drysdale, on July 3 of that year. Drysdale's 14-year big league career ended in 1969 at the age of 32. We wont force D.J. Drysdale was replaced by Rick Monday in the broadcast booth. So I think it's important for the kids to keep that part of Donnie within them. Lose enough games, fight through enough adversity and you can conquer anything. SUMMARY Career WAR 67.1 W 209 L 166 ERA 2.95 G 518 GS 465 SV 6 IP 3432.0 SO 2486 No Relief From Nastiness of His 100-M.P.H. Fastball TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Don Drysdale was born on Thursday, July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. Drysdale and Meyers had three children together: Don Junior ("DJ") (son), Darren (son), and Drew (daughter). According to stats provided by retrosheet.org, the Dodgers scored an average of 4.09 . But whats amazing, if you look at the world, is that it is made up of a lot of followers. Ann Meyers Drysdale selling late husband's awards over objections Twenty days short of celebrating Don Jr.'s sixth birthday. She misses their routines, like the family barbecue after a day game. Don Jr., known as D.J., is 28 and works at an Internet company in Arizona; Darren is a 26-year-old college student; and daughter Drew is a 23-year-old UCLA history major interested in a music. The cause of death was ruled to be a heart attack, and the coroner's report determined that Drysdale had been dead for at least eighteen hours by the time he was found. Both men sold their memorabilia, telling her it was a way to help their families while they are still alive. She said her mother, Ginger, and Drysdale's only sibling, Nancy, feel the same as she does. Donnie, as he is called, was born July 23, 1987 . Did I get a fair shake? Why was I blessed with healthy children? 162 episodes were produced with stories and anecdotes told by current and former Major League Baseball players. Hershiser almost did not pitch in the 10th inning, in deference to Drysdale, but was convinced to take the mound and try to break the record. "Once the manager came out to the mound and instructed me to walk a batter. I wound up hitting him instead. In recent years, Drysdale had become a critic of modern-day players. There are not many leaders.. Not when she has Don's children, Don's parents and sister, Don's daughter from a previous marriage, her parents, nine brothers and sisters and lots of good friends for support. In fact, Koufax got more help than Drysdale. Harrelson relayed the information to his audience, barely able to keep his composure while doing so. You thought you were hot stuff being a major league pitcher, and then you went to Fort Dix and found out that it doesnt matter who you were. When Slick told me, Hey, you did great. HOF: You must have heard about Dons reputation as a pitcher who would pitch inside, right? Or why did I get this award? It could never be the same again. Well encourage him, direct him, but let him choose to participate in whatever he wants., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. To be a senior in high school and have no idea what youre going to do, then to be able to go to such a university like that where my brother was, it was pretty awe-inspiring. She said a portion of the proceeds would go to as yet-undecided charities and the rest "to help my kids down the road. The fans were not happy with me at all. AMD: It was so funny because I would go to games with him, and Id sit behind him in the booth when he was broadcasting a baseball game, and Id be reading a book. . She said her relationship with Meyers Drysdale had been cordial up until now, and that she has spent time with her stepsiblings over the years. Let your child play the game. talking to Don, and, I thought he was Don Meredith, Meyers said. Somebodys watching over me, no question. Donald Scott Drysdale was born to Scott and Verna Drysdale on July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. "He touched so many people.". In the very last one, D. J. sings "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" on Drysdale's lap. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was like this beacon. Don Drysdale Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac $209.99 $69.99. The first time with the kids as young adults was this past year because we know Joe Torre, we know Tony La Russa, we know a lot of those guys because they were good friends of Donnies. He also was 23-12 in 1965. I had no idea what Don had accomplished in his baseball career and had not heard of him as a broadcaster.. Data Provided By "Even now a lot of people will ask about Don," Meyers Drysdale said. "I never hit anybody in the head in my life," he recalled. [19] The couple had a daughter, Kelly, but divorced in 1982. It just happened to work out that way. This is something that has caught me by surprise and is heartbreaking. In his final start of the year, Hershiser needed to pitch 10 shutout innings to set the mark meaning not only that he would have to prevent the San Diego Padres from scoring, but that his own team would also need to fail to score in order to ensure extra innings. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Don Jr., known as D.J., is 28 and works at an Internet company in Arizona; Darren is a 26-year-old college student; and daughter Drew is a 23-year-old UCLA history major interested in a music career. Eddie Mathews - Society for American Baseball Research . Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Gray Authentic Men's Away Player Jersey. They are both used to leading, yet it seems to work. He talks during your backstroke.. Her fame exploded in 1979 when she became the first women to be signed to a contract by a NBA team. Johnny Podres, Don Newcombe, Buzzie Bavasi, Al Campanis, Dick Williams and Duke Snider were all present, bused in from Dodger Stadium. A Fastball Called Fear. You see 24 guys living in 24 different single rooms on the road, and in some instances, taking 24 different cabs to the stadium.". He passed away on July 3, 1993. Birth Name: Donald Scott Drysdale Occupation: Baseball Player Place Of Birth: Los Angeles Date Of Birth: July 23, 1936 Date Of Death: July 3, 1993 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Don Drysdale was born on the 23rd of July, 1936. Don Drysdale Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com "Just the time I had with Don. "It's not a very nice thing for someone to do. They make the boys feel like they're part of the Dodgers because Don was such a part of the ballclub. In fact, there are plenty of trophies and memorabilia, reminders of the athletic prowess of each, in their sprawling, 4-bedroom home on the Morningside Golf Course. . Do you have a blog? "I've been very lucky," Meyers said at a Women's Sports Foundation event honoring her recent induction into the basketball Hall of Fame. I'll have to work a little harder now and plan things better. Don Drysdale - Wikipedia The sons joined family members and . In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info AMD: The one thing I always remember when I first met Don is that he was such a gentleman. He died on July 3, 1993 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. Dick Enberg and Vin Scully spoke next, followed by Uecker, who was the one who introduced Meyers to Drysdale at a Women's Superstars competition that Uecker and Drysdale were broadcasting several years ago. Drysdale and Meyers have three children-Don Jr., Darren and Drew Ann. I learned so much from him. Currently, Don Drysdale is 86 years, 5 months and 20 days old. She's busy preserving the image of the man she loved. Drysdale remarked, "Go get 'em, Dago!". Koufax knew him as a strapping Dodger Hall of Famer who pitched inside to make hitters do swan dives, while D. J. knew him as a bear-hugging parent who taught him only one song in its entirety: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Drysdale, of course, is the Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander and former announcer who died of a heart attack in 1993. "He was a modern-day hero to us. 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 in his hotel room in Montreal on Saturday. So there are stories I'm hearing now, and it's like give me more. Alexander: Dodgers great Don Sutton learned well from his elders But I didnt fail. Don Drysdale was one of the most intimidating pitchers of his era, winning 209 games in 14 seasons with the Dodgers while helping his team win five National League pennants and three World Series titles. But you can't ask why because then you'd have to ask, `Well, why did I have this talent? Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. I enjoyed the competition and having a small group of people who work together trying to accomplish something. Those multitalented types, the ones who seem to excel in several different areas while the rest of the masses struggle to be pretty good at one thing. August 5, 1969 "It's great to not only hear stories from fans but his old teammates. She goes to Dodger Stadium, just as they did when Don was there. Drysdale was a star pitcher from 1956 to 1969. View More Videos. Drysdale, of course, is the Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander and former announcer who died of a heart attack in 1993. 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. "He's a very talented man. It has always been dominated by the male and you can see their energy in how they compete. I said, Why would you want to teach an 8-year-old a curveball and hurt his arm? - BL-1376-68 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library) HOF: You must have heard about Don's reputation as a pitcher who would pitch inside, right? Born: AMD: It was rewarding. But she credits her ability to persevere in the business to things she learned in sports. Former Dodgers pitchers and Hall of Famers Don Sutton, right, and Sandy Koufax chat before an Old-Timers game on June 8, 2013 at Dodger Stadium.
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