DRYSDALE'S DEATH STUNS DODGERS - The Washington Post Both Meyers and Drysdale are broadcasters--he for the Dodgers, the team he starred for on the mound, she for Prime Ticket and the Z Channel as a commentator for mens and womens college basketball. 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. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. So Drysdale and Koufax were paired again, although each knew Don Drysdale Sr. -- who died July 3 at 56, apparently of a heart attack -- in a different way. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. - BL-9982-93 (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame). That moment, said Drysdale, was the biggest thrill of his career. I had planned on playing on the boys varsity team during the regular school season but a lot of things were said. "A pitcher needs to pitch inside. But we (she and the children) fight through things together. It just happened to work out that way. 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. Alexander: Dodgers great Don Sutton learned well from his elders They held out in tandem in 1966, missing spring training before settling for more than $100,000 each, the first pitchers to reach six figures. I have to do it. I did the best job I could do and I gave it my all.. Tell me more about him.". Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. 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Scott had a brief career as a minor-league pitcher in 1935, the year before Don was born. 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. Meyers father played basketball for Marquette University and was drafted by the pro Milwaukee Shooting Stars, although he did not sign. On September 28, 1988, fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser surpassed Drysdale when Hershiser finished the season with a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. She made it look so easy. Certainly publicity was involved, and I dont deny that, but I was never one that went out and sought it. 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. Cotto going back to the wallit's gone! Publicly she has put up a cheery front since July 3, the day Don Drysdale died of a heart attack in a Montreal hotel. I remember walking down one of the corridors and seeing my mom . 6/19/2017 at 9:58 PM 6/19/2017 at 9:58 PM Scioscia discusses former teammate Don Drysdale. 20+ "Don Drysdale" profiles | LinkedIn "Just the time I had with Don. 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. 1 one month into the season? AMD: Absolutely, absolutely, without question. We thought he was Player of the Year but they gave it to David Thompson. (Voted by BBWAA on 316/403 ballots) was born, Dons daughter, Kelly, commented on the pressure he would unfortunately face from carrying the Drysdale name.. Meyers Drysdale was influenced by conversations she had with fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving and former Boston Celtics star Bob Cousy. 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. 6/19/2017 at 9:54 PM 6/19/2017 at 9:54 PM Drew Drysdale discusses her dad's career, legacy. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Darren, almost 4, vied with her for the microphone at the WSF reception. Drysdale made his Major League Baseball debut for. BASEBALL; Drysdale Services a Tribute to His Humanity, https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/13/sports/baseball-drysdale-services-a-tribute-to-his-humanity.html. In 1979, Drysdale covered the World Series Trophy presentation ceremonies for ABC. Hershiser, working on four hours' sleep, delivered an open letter to Drysdale's children, weeping through it. In 5 World Series. A Fast Starter. I was Dave Meyers little sister and they helped me with classes, just getting acclimated to the university and the campus. HOF: So the baseball family embraced you after Dons death? Did I get a fair shake? After his playing days, he stayed involved in the game as a broadcaster for the White Sox, Rangers, Expos, Angels and Dodgers - as well as ABC's Monday Night Baseball. Twenty days short of celebrating Don Jr.'s sixth birthday. View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "Who are these players really loyal to, the agent or their teams? The latter record was broken by fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser 20 years later. When I was in high school I had played on the boys summer league team between my junior and senior year in high school. AMD: It was rewarding. "[12], Said Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, "He was mean enough to do it, and he did it continuously. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 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. We're just so proud for Dick getting the award, as Uecky (Bob Uecker) got it a few years ago. View Don Drysdale's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Dick Enberg, his broadcast partner with the Angels, said, "Every day was a good day when you were with Don Drysdale."[12]. After the game, he returned to his room at the hotel the team was staying at, Le Centre Sheraton. Annie helped me decorate, I didnt do it myself, Drysdale says. Ann Meyers Drysdale has a knack for such balancing acts. 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. us, Died: "It's not a very nice thing for someone to do. Drysdale batted .300 with 7 home runs in 1965 and had 29 career homers. I thought I had played well enough to go on to the next level. 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. . And thats kind of how it developed. 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. And Uecker helped turn the somber occasion into a celebration of a strong and spirited man's life. Drysdale on the call: Deep right field, way back. His career included 10 years with ABC. In the speech, Kennedy had noted, to the cheers of the crowd, that Drysdale had pitched his sixth straight shutout that evening. Don Drysdale | Found a Grave $209.99 $69.99. 11,320th in major league history) Don Drysdale Jr., 6, walked into his father's memorial service this morning and right away found a familiar face: Sandy Koufax. This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. 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. It started out as a friendship kind of thing. Drysdale and Koufax were teammates before free agency and player agents became part of the game. "Even Hall of Famers lose stature in a team's locker room, but that was not the case with your dad," Hershiser said. The lineage is in Donnies favor. We call him Donnie, but he is a junior (Don Drysdale Jr.), said Drysdale in their Rancho Mirage home. 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. We have more trophies and stuff in this closet, and even more in the attic, Drysdale said. The youngest of their three children, Drew Drysdale, graduated from Huntington Beach High on Thursday and was the guest performer at the graduation ceremony. Eddie Mathews - Society for American Baseball Research They were just all attracted to him. He was like this beacon. 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. Anyone can read what you share. Rebuttal: Why Don Drysdale belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame 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. And then obviously being together when we were, the one thing that I always loved, because I was from a big family, was just how these other guys responded to Donnie. AMD: Maybe because I really didnt know who Donnie was, and certainly there was a huge age difference, maybe that was appealing to him. THIS BALL IS GONE! 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. 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. Many thanks to him. She paused, apologizing for the one moment when her composure wavered. She said she believes her experience as an athlete has added to her resilience. And theres a picture of Meyers, the first women to carry the U.S. flag, at the 1978 Pan American games in Puerto Rico. [12], Nicknamed "Big D" by fans, Drysdale used brushback pitches and a sidearm fastball to intimidate batters,[3] similar to his fierce fellow Hall of Famer Bob Gibson. That was a huge healing process for me to be around the Dodgers. [12] They had set an NL record the year before for strikeouts by teammates, with a combined total of 592. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1984. But the short time I knew Don he was just so positive and there were so many happy things. He passed away on July 3, 1993. Don Jr., known as D.J., is 28 and works at an internet company in Arizona; Darren is a 26 . Meyers finished fourth in the competition that year. HOF: How did you like being the general manager of the Mercury and having your team win a couple of titles? Sooner or later you have to say it's my ball and half the plate is mine. . Only two weeks ago, another Dodger, Roy Campanella, had been eulogized. They both finally signed one-year contracts just before the season opened. Don Drysdale Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac The child, otherwise known as "D. J.," said hello, and Koufax waved. 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. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The service should be mandatory for every kid in America. Do you have a sports website? Back to home page Return to top. ", Gene Mauch, the former Phillie and Angel manager, also spoke. Drysdale, of course, is the Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander and former announcer who died of a heart attack in 1993. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The web site is SCPAuctions.com. - BL-1361-68 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library), 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. View More Videos. Uecker said she agreed to go out to dinner with Drysdale, but only if her mother came along. The 2,220 sq. But it opened up so many doors and it gave me the opportunity to meet Don (Drysdale) and my life changed. 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. "It's great to not only hear stories from fans but his old teammates. Drysdale, of course, is the Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander and former announcer who died of a heart attack in 1993. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Don Drysdale Jr., horoscope for birth date 23 July 1987, born in Now she's heartbroken that Don Drysdale's widow is selling memorabilia from his years as a star pitcher for the Dodgers. Drysdale won the 1962 Cy Young Award and in 1968 pitched a record six consecutive shutouts and .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}58+23 consecutive scoreless innings. Don Drysdale - IMDb 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. 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. Well encourage him, direct him, but let him choose to participate in whatever he wants., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Kelly Drysdale is the only child from her father's first marriage. Meyers, 30, is 1 of 11 children, the majority of whom get together every Christmas Eve at the house where Ann grew up, in La Habra. Drew, 5 months, has a collection of tapes, mementoes and stories that will help her know her dad. Is it true you two met at Superstars (a made-for-TV sports competition that had athletes from different sports competing in a number of events) in 1980? [6][7][8][9][10] In his book entitled Once a Bum, Always a Dodger, Drysdale wrote: Those six months were good for me. Drysdale was a star pitcher from 1956 to 1969. Drysdale kept the fans' interest with stories of his playing days.[12]. Their viewpoint on raising children and encouraging their participation also seems to be the same. 1? Drysdale was selected to 10 National League All-Star teams and set major league records of 6 consecutive shutouts and 58 consecutive scoreless innings in 1968. During Drysdale's 14-year. 162 episodes were produced with stories and anecdotes told by current and former Major League Baseball players. HOF: More than four decades later, how do you look at your 1979 tryout with the Pacers? The difference today is the emphasis on winning, Drysdale said. 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. The online auction runs through April 23. But whats amazing, if you look at the world, is that it is made up of a lot of followers. The highlight of the series were numerous episodes dedicated to the memory and impact of Jackie Robinson as told by teammates, opponents and admirers. Don "DJ" Drysdale Jr., MBA Loan Originator Scottsdale, Arizona, United States 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Barrett Financial Group LLC Grand Canyon University Activity I. . Id rather have someone that says something than nothing, Drysdale adds. "I do believe this is something Don would have thought of doing for his family. He was known for being a Baseball Player. Roy Campanella, who was Drysdale's catcher when the pitcher was a 20-year-old rookie in 1956, died of heart attack on June 26. HOF: Can you talk about your roles with the two Phoenix basketball teams? Though ultimately cut by the Indiana Pacers during a preseason tryout camp, she has continued to stay involved with the game as a player, broadcaster and front office executive. Even Meyers grandfather played ball in the Chicago White Sox organization. I said, Why would you want to teach an 8-year-old a curveball and hurt his arm? So when David and Kenny came home one weekend, Kenny said, Howd you like to go to UCLA? You go on because of Donnie, because of Don Drysdale and the man he was. 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. In 1965, Sandy Koufax declined to pitch the first game of the World Series because it was on Yom Kippur, a Jewish holy day. In 1957, the Dodgers' final season in Brooklyn, Drysdale was the ace of the staff with a 17-9 record. ), How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Plaschke: Lakers live up to their legacy with a close-out win for the ages. A SPORTY FAMILY : If Don Drysdale Jr. Takes After His Mom and Dad, He 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. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. He was a pitcher who batted and threw right handed. "That was the first thing I asked if I could have and there was never a reply. And if one of your teammates goes down, you do what you have to do to even the score, plain and simple. My advice is to let the kids play, let them have fun. According to stats provided by retrosheet.org, the Dodgers scored an average of 4.09 . 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. I LOVE NEW YORK is a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development; used with permission. MLB Central looks back on Don Drysdale's streak. All rights reserved. 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. When Hall of Famer Don Drysdale Sr. died of a heart attack on July 3 at the age of 57, the 38-year-old Meyers did not go into hiding, she went knocking on his old office door: the Dodgers'. I kind of knew how to play defense so when I got switched in against somebody that was 6-foot-2 or 6-foot-4, most of the women werent quite as athletic as I was so I could read their moves. She's busy preserving the image of the man she loved. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. Do you have a blog? "I went to laugh and to cry," she 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). She's moving back to their winter home in Palm Springs, back to the house that Don built.
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