View Don Drysdale's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Search instead in Creative? Join this group of highly engaged supporters and enjoy exclusive experiences in Cooperstown and around the country. And if one of your teammates goes down, you do what you have to do to even the score, plain and simple. She has been nominated to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Everything I learned fundamentally was during my freshman year with him. View More Videos. Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. HOF: Can you talk about your path that currently finds you working for both WNBAs Phoenix Mercury and the NBAs Phoenix Suns? 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. The child, otherwise known as "D. J.," said hello, and Koufax waved. Meyers was a UCLA All-American and Olympic basketball star, and is in the. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? His 154 hit batsmen is a modern National League record. A local girl meets a local boy. Don Drysdale and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn show off an image of Drysdales Hall of Fame plaque at Hall of Fame Weekend 1984 in Cooperstown. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. The 2,220 sq. In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. She plans to continue his golf tournament at Pelican Hill. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season Full Name: Donald Scott Drysdale Nicknames: Big D or Airedale. Did I get a fair shake? She said she believes her experience as an athlete has added to her resilience. That just happens to be working out, too. 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. Rick Rizzetto of the Montreal police said a medical examiner estimated the time of death as shortly after midnight Friday. MLB Central looks back on Don Drysdale's streak. was born, Dons daughter, Kelly, commented on the pressure he would unfortunately face from carrying the Drysdale name.. "@ClayTravis thanks for the photo last night. 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. He died on July 3, 1993 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. He wouldnt tell anybody about it hed just do it. When Meyers met Drysdale 9 years ago, she thought he was Don Meredith. He talks during your backstroke.. PIT 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 2 ER. 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. Johnny Podres, Don Newcombe, Buzzie Bavasi, Al Campanis, Dick Williams and Duke Snider were all present, bused in from Dodger Stadium. 597 Drysdale Dr , Orange Park, FL 32065-5637 is a single-family home listed for rent at /mo. But there was something that set Donnie apart. But you can't ask why because then you'd have to ask, `Well, why did I have this talent? Anyone can read what you share. Minutes after the conversation with Ann Meyers Drysdale ended, she sent the following email: AMD: Wanted to mention that Dick Enberg received the Frick Award this year and he and Donnie worked Angel games together and were a pretty special team too. Data Provided By Ann Meyers Drysdale is forever at home in Cooperstown. He passed away on July 3, 1993. Ed Johnson (at Morningside) opened the club for us a week early so we could have the wedding, Drysdale said. She's moving back to their winter home in Palm Springs, back to the house that Don built. Hall of Fame: With March Madness upon us, do you have fond memories from your time at UCLA? Awards. 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. Little D is already sinking baseballs--OK, whiffleballs--through a basketball hoop, and his coordination is seemingly above average for a 16-month-old. But the short time I knew Don he was just so positive and there were so many happy things. In 5 World Series. Drysdale and Koufax were teammates before free agency and player agents became part of the game. Drysdale was a good hitting pitcher. - BL-9879-93 (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame). He was 56. She misses how she could say, "Your turn," when one of the three children had absorbed her last drop of energy. But while Campanella's family requested a private service that drew 200 people, the Dodgers advertised today's service on their recent television broadcasts and the resultant crowds of fans had to be partitioned off in a parking lot. They had asked me to move over after we had won a couple of WNBA championships, from GM, to kind of focus a little bit more on broadcasting and be out in the community a little bit more and speaking to season ticketholders and schools and so forth. ", Informed of her stepdaughter's comments, Meyers said, "It's a family matter and I'll leave it at that.". In fact, the service had been delayed until today, so the team could attend. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 July 3, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! [13] Drysdale led the NL in hit batters for four straight seasons from 1958 to 1961. She misses their routines, like the family barbecue after a day game. I gave it my best shot, and, like Don says, many times the decision is in somebody elses hands. So its worked out great. Nor was their betrothal part of a scientific experiment in the reproduction of herculean offspring--Drysdale is 6 feet 6 inches, Meyers 5-9. Don Drysdale was born on Thursday, July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. Drew, also a high-jump star on the Huntington Beach track team, plans to attend UCLA in the fall. Her fame exploded in 1979 when she became the first women to be signed to a contract by a NBA team. I said, Why would you want to teach an 8-year-old a curveball and hurt his arm? Meyers visited Cooperstown, N.Y., home of baseball's Hall of Fame, to hear the stories. 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. AMD: The one thing I always remember when I first met Don is that he was such a gentleman. 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. For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. She has been in the broadcasting business for 9 years, and still hasnt cracked the top. The California native, the sixth oldest in a family of 11 children, was the first woman to receive a full athletic scholarship from UCLA, where she was a member of Kodak's All-America team in four straight seasons. Ann Meyers Drysdale remembers her Hall of Fame husband, https://www.tiktok.com/@baseballhall?lang=en. And then, well, there are the family and friends, and laundry. The list of baseball luminaries was long. I hope that I can give back. 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. The fans were not happy with me at all. Somebodys watching over me, no question. After I was cut by the Pacers, people said I failed. Drysdale and Meyers have three children-Don Jr., Darren and Drew Ann. We just dont have room for all of it.. And she reinforced it when she signed with the Indiana Pacers in 1979, missing the cut but grabbing an opportunity to broadcast the Pacers games. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 - July 3, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. But then, during Drysdale's hey-day in Los Angeles, young scout Lasorda would see Drysdale mobbed. Darren, almost 4, vied with her for the microphone at the WSF reception. He was a great looking guy. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. . . Drysdales father pitched in the minor leagues until he suffered a back injury. with the Milwaukee Bucks, and sister Patti, the starting center on Cal State Fullertons 1970 national championship team. AMD: Im a vice president with both the Suns and the Mercury, but basically broadcasting for them. But you realize it's the people in your life who make you rich.". "Get his, too," Lasorda would say to the fans. " Words From Uecker. Don Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, California in July 1936 and passed away in July 1993. Or why did I get this award? When youre in high school emotions are changing and youre physically changing so you care about what people say. Day trip or a week-long adventure. Drysdale batted .300 with 7 home runs in 1965 and had 29 career homers. That was a huge healing process for me to be around the Dodgers. Meyers was one of the candidates for the Clippers radio commentary job for this season. Certainly publicity was involved, and I dont deny that, but I was never one that went out and sought it. . In 14 seasons he had 218 hits in 1,169 at-bats for a .186 batting average, including 96 runs, 26 doubles, 7 triples, 29 home runs, 113 RBI and 60 bases on balls. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Why was I blessed with healthy children? Born: "It's been tough on them," she said. Id rather have someone that says something than nothing, Drysdale adds. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 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. Don Drysdale, Hall of Fame pitcher and Dodger broadcaster, was found dead in his Montreal hotel room Saturday, apparently the victim of a heart attack. Yet she has endured in a business where women are basically not welcome and has still been able to maintain the same outlook she had in 1979, when she was criticized by both men and women athletes and coaches for accepting the Pacers $50,000 offer for a tryout. 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. Their viewpoint on raising children and encouraging their participation also seems to be the same. I had no words for it. These are things that have been in my family long before she ever met my father.". In the very last one, D. J. sings "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" on Drysdale's lap. He was such a good friend.". And she's counting her blessings. . "Things aren't always rosy. Uecker went on to relate how Drysdale was "the Felix Unger of sports," hated fingerprints on his bathroom mirror and "if you slept at his house and weren't up by 5 or 6, he'd make the bed no matter if you were in it. 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. Girls also need that trait in order to compete in the business world.. Find out more. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. "I've been very lucky," Meyers said at a Women's Sports Foundation event honoring her recent induction into the basketball Hall of Fame. After he passed away, guys would tell me stories about things that Donnie would do without letting people know. 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. Drysdale pitched for teams that did not offer much run support. The highlight of the series were numerous episodes dedicated to the memory and impact of Jackie Robinson as told by teammates, opponents and admirers. 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. They were just all attracted to him. And thats kind of how it developed. " Uecker said. This was part of the game and everybody accepted it as part of the game. Don Drysdale had 2,486 strikeouts over his career. HOF: Can you talk about your roles with the two Phoenix basketball teams? It is somewhat of a mutual admiration society at the Drysdale house. 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. But now, obviously, after meeting Donnie, I was just totally involved in it. . 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? Don decorated the house by himself, Meyers says. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "If my dad wanted to get rid of these things, he probably would have.". 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. I certainly didnt go down there to start a relationship with anybody, but it happened. Don Drysdale (Donald Scott Drysdale) Don Drysdale. "[12], Said Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, "He was mean enough to do it, and he did it continuously. Radio Baseball Cards aired on 38 stations, including WNBC New York, KSFO San Francisco and WEEI Boston, as a pre-game show. Shop >. Then Saturday night brought news of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale's death of an apparent heart attack in Montreal. More to explore : Topps Don Drysdale Baseball 1960 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, . View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. Being a broadcaster myself, thats the one thing I really appreciated about how he broadcast a game. VIP Mortgage Inc, +7 more Grand Canyon University, +3 more Don Drysdale . The latter record was broken by fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser 20 years later. He and Bob Uecker were the broadcasters for ABC. Ann Meyers Drysdale has a knack for such balancing acts. "He touched so many people.". As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Don Drysdale, center, celebrates after pitching the Dodgers to a Game 4 win in the 1965 World Series. ", Dodger Manager Tom Lasorda, Drysdale's former roommate at Triple-A Montreal, told of how he, not Drysdale, used to be mobbed for autographs in Canada. Everything she has done in her life has been a first. Actor: The Greatest American Hero. 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. Sooner or later you have to say it's my ball and half the plate is mine. "I went to laugh and to cry," she said. In 1979, Drysdale covered the World Series Trophy presentation ceremonies for ABC. Let your child play the game. Well encourage him, direct him, but let him choose to participate in whatever he wants., Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "The 'Big Guy' was a giant of a man who walked among the giants," he said. "[21] Fellow broadcaster Ross Porter told his radio audience, "I just don't believe it, folks. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Gray Authentic Men's Away Player Jersey. The Dodgers lost the game to the Minnesota Twins 82 but went on to win the Series 4 games to 3. She has been a leader in so many respects in womens sports. But she credits her ability to persevere in the business to things she learned in sports. Dick Enberg, his broadcast partner with the Angels, said, "Every day was a good day when you were with Don Drysdale."[12]. (followed by two minutes of crowd noise) This crowd will not stop! "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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. Or write about sports? The sons joined family members and . I am concerned about what D.J. Reserve your tickets, map your route, and work out all the details for your arrival in Cooperstown. There is not attempt, though, to downplay athletics. Eventually I moved closer to my family, to be up in Orange County, and also to be able to go to Dodger Stadium. I'll have to work a little harder now and plan things better. 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). 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. I would have liked to have gone on to the next round of the free agent rookie camp. HOF: You mentioned Don Drysdale. 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. 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. (Laughs) I absolutely have learned to appreciate the game a lot more. Most of Meyers family participated in sports, the best known of them Ann, brother Dave, a former UCLA basketball star who went on to the National Basketball Assn. [19] The couple had a daughter, Kelly, but divorced in 1982. . SCP Auctions estimates the entire collection to bring in around $1 million, according to vice president Dan Imler. 191 Days 15 Hours 47 Minutes 21 Seconds Recent Birthday Highlights 84th birthday - Thursday, July 23, 2020 Dodgers Dugout: Opening Day is almost here Read more The Basics In the speech, Kennedy had noted, to the cheers of the crowd, that Drysdale had pitched his sixth straight shutout that evening. She allowed the couple's three grown children to select some keepsakes. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1984. Drysdale pitched for the Dodgers instead of Koufax, giving up seven runs in 2+23 innings. They even share the same golf handicap, 11. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Join our linker program. On August 14, 1983, while broadcasting for the White Sox, Drysdale generated some controversy while covering a heated argument between an umpire and Sox manager Tony La Russa. "You have to wonder when two players of different teams have the same agent," he said. And Tommy Lasorda, he just basically took the kids in, and Peter OMalley (Dodgers owner at the time), I just cant say enough about the Dodger organization. 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. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. On July 2, 1993, Drysdale worked the television broadcast for the game between the Dodgers and the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium. But it was great to have somebody to have a conversation with and talk about things. 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. Just a typical Hollywood story. And Uecker helped turn the somber occasion into a celebration of a strong and spirited man's life. She didnt get it. Well give you a scholarship, I was gobsmacked really. 11,320th in major league history) You see 24 guys living in 24 different single rooms on the road, and in some instances, taking 24 different cabs to the stadium.". In fact, Koufax got more help than Drysdale. Below we countdown to Don Drysdale upcoming birthday. The first decision I had when I was the GM beginning in 2007 was that we won the draft lottery and had the number one pick and I traded that away. His best season was 1962, when "Big D" had a won-lost record of 25-9 and received the Cy Young Award as the outstanding pitcher in the major leagues. July 3, 1993 In the meantime, Drysdale filled in for Jackson on play-by-play for the early innings. 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. He was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1984. Don Drysdale was born on July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, California, USA. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. It has to ring six times, then the fax machine picks up. I think many times girls are not geared toward achievement and I believe sports has a lot to do with that. ", Gene Mauch, the former Phillie and Angel manager, also spoke. The collection is unusual in that it covers Drysdale's entire career -- from his days at Van Nuys High in suburban Los Angeles to his minor league stints with the Bakersfield Indians and Montreal Royals to his major league stardom with the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. 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. MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. Growing up in pickup games, size never really mattered to me. So there are stories I'm hearing now, and it's like give me more. 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. It was a great choice, and not an easy song to sing. The child, otherwise known as "D. J.," said hello, and Koufax waved a pinky back. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. He could tell a story about what happened when he played, but the story was never really about him. - BL-1376-68 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library). [6][7][8][9][10] In his book entitled Once a Bum, Always a Dodger, Drysdale wrote: Those six months were good for me. . Im not going to let them talk me out of it a second time. I thought it was an opportunity of a lifetime. They can't believe the ending! . '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. - 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? Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? Drysdale's 14-year big league career ended in 1969 at the age of 32. And theres a picture of Meyers, the first women to carry the U.S. flag, at the 1978 Pan American games in Puerto Rico. . Don Drysdale Jr., 6, walked into his father's memorial service this morning and right away found a familiar face: Sandy Koufax. ", Then, looking straight at 4-month-old Drew, Uecker said, "Annie says Drew is just like Donny, looks like him. We wont force D.J. You may recall the time umpire Harry Wendelstedt preserved Don Drysdale's scoreless-inning streak when he ruled that batter Dick Dietz didn't make a sincere effort to get out of the way of a. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Meyers may soon have another plaque to add. "He's still relevant.". 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. The difference today is the emphasis on winning, Drysdale said. Drysdale age 23, right and Darren Drysdale age 21, left, sons of Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Dodger Don Drysdale, throw out the ceremonial first pitches before the game against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. 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. 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.
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