I thought Id be in the Olympics as a track athlete but it happened to be in basketball. 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. "He's still relevant.". 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. She worked the room this way, greeting people at a reception held in her honor and also satisfying her 3-year-old's plea for attention. When I was a freshman I was able to play for a guy named Kenny Washington, who was one of Coach Woodens players that won a couple of championships. Don Drysdale holds baseballs commemorating his record of 58 2/3rds scoreless innings streak in 1968. 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. Radio Baseball Cards aired on 38 stations, including WNBC New York, KSFO San Francisco and WEEI Boston, as a pre-game show. Donald Scott Drysdale (July 23, 1936 July 3, 1993) was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. 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 do it. We just dont have room for all of it.. Don Jr., 6, got to have his mom put on a basketball clinic at school last weekend. Drew, 5 months, has a collection of tapes, mementoes and stories that will help her know her dad. I think many times girls are not geared toward achievement and I believe sports has a lot to do with that. He was previously married to Ann Meyers and Ginger Drysdale. Don Drysdale Jr., 6, walked into his father's memorial service this morning and right away found a familiar face: Sandy Koufax. The list of baseball luminaries was long. Drysdale batted .300 with 7 home runs in 1965 and had 29 career homers. He knew who she was--a 4-year All-American from UCLA, and the first woman to be drafted and given a tryout by an NBA team, the Indiana Pacers. But whats amazing, if you look at the world, is that it is made up of a lot of followers. Don Drysdale was born on 23 July 1936 in Van Nuys, California, USA. 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. Largely forgotten was Drysdale the hitter: he hit seven home runs in 1958 in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Dodgers' first home when they moved to Los Angeles. When D.J. Drysdale was occasionally used as a pinch-hitter, once during the World Series. We present them here for purely educational purposes. If she is accepted in February, she will be the first female basketball player to receive the honor. 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. Drysdale remarked, "Go get 'em, Dago!". She didnt get it. ", Then, looking straight at 4-month-old Drew, Uecker said, "Annie says Drew is just like Donny, looks like him. ", 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. And I say it to you as best I can with a broken heart. She has been turned down for other broadcasting jobs for various reasons--even told her hair is too short, or that her look is not quite right. Don Drysdale, Hall of Fame Pitcher, Dies at 56, https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/05/obituaries/don-drysdale-hall-of-fame-pitcher-dies-at-56.html. 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. A local girl meets a local boy. "They're very personalized and customized," he said. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? Don Drysdale Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-5 , 190lb (196cm, 86kg) Born: July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame Cy Young 9x All-Star 3x World Series ML PoY 53 53 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. The Dodgers' anemic offense obliged, and Hershiser pitched the first 10 innings of a scoreless tie, with the Padres eventually prevailing 21 in 16 innings. 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'. . He died on 3 July 1993 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. Among the personal belongings found in Drysdale's hotel room was a cassette tape of Robert F. Kennedy's victory speech after the 1968 California Democratic presidential primary, a speech given only moments before Senator Kennedy's assassination. But there was something special about Donnie. Annie got that for me for a birthday present and it is the best.. Meyers Drysdale was influenced by conversations she had with fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving and former Boston Celtics star Bob Cousy. I talked to a lot of athletes for a story recently and invariably the first thing they would tell me was to have fun while you are playing. Well give you a scholarship, I was gobsmacked really. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, and had his number 53 retired at Dodger Stadium on July 1, 1984. HOF: You and Don would eventually have three children together. . And very, very close. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. 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. talking to Don, and, I thought he was Don Meredith, Meyers said. Drysdale pitched for teams that did not offer much run support. AMD: Baseball was too boring for me. 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. She paused, apologizing for the one moment when her composure wavered. Ann Meyers athletic prowess in womens basketball is legendary. They were married in November, 1986, at Morningside Country Club. 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. Drysdale on the call: Deep right field, way back. Join this group of highly engaged supporters and enjoy exclusive experiences in Cooperstown and around the country. Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Awards. [3], Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and attended Van Nuys High School, where one of his classmates was actor Robert Redford.[4]. After I was cut by the Pacers, people said I failed. It was not an easy decision for me but once I made the decision I thought, Im just going to put everything into it. I know physically, mentally and emotionally, it was the best I was ever prepared to play the game of basketball. Im sure he was put in a very difficult position. The Dodgers lost the game to the Minnesota Twins 82 but went on to win the Series 4 games to 3. "I've been very lucky," Meyers said at a Women's Sports Foundation event honoring her recent induction into the basketball Hall of Fame. She has been a leader in so many respects in womens sports. 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. SCP Auctions estimates the entire collection to bring in around $1 million, according to vice president Dan Imler. Meyers Drysdale said sorting through boxes of memorabilia brought "a lot of laughs, memories and tears." Im not going to let them talk me out of it a second time. I thought it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Meyers is so aware of the pressure to excel in sports that awaits Donnie, that she has already made an attempt to establish his separate identity. He had a 5-5 record in 1956. "It's great to not only hear stories from fans but his old teammates. 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. Twenty days short of celebrating Don Jr.'s. Publicly she has put up a cheery front since July 3, the day Don Drysdale died of a heart attack in a Montreal hotel. . In 1965 he was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter and tied his own National League record for pitchers with seven home runs. Its an important piece of their life with their father there. with the Milwaukee Bucks, and sister Patti, the starting center on Cal State Fullertons 1970 national championship team. He was previously married to Ann Meyers and Ginger Drysdale. 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. Discover one-of-a-kind artifacts and get lost in sweeping exhibitions that explore pivotal moments in the game and its impact far beyond the field. She is frequently in touch with colleges, seeking information. 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. . 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. Drysdale played in five World Series and was a member of the Dodgers' World Series championship teams in 1959, 1963 and 1965. Kelly Drysdale is the only child from her father's first marriage. We obviously interacted with the Superstars broadcasters, all the athletes did, and I had my mom down there in the Bahamas. HOF: Can you talk about your relationship with Don Drysdale? "Get his, too," Lasorda would say to the fans. He was like this beacon. Drew sang Whenever You Remember, the Diane Rae Warren composition best known from a Carrie Underwood performance, and she absolutely nailed it. The accolades, Donnie was never about that. 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). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season Full Name: Donald Scott Drysdale Nicknames: Big D or Airedale. He knew who I was because I was just coming off my tryout with the Pacers. "This is a new plan God has for me. It wasnt as though athletic superiority was a physical requirement in a marriage partner. "I just want to keep him alive as much as I can, for the kids too," Meyers said. I thought I had played well enough to go on to the next level. 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. Don Drysdale was born on Thursday, July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. $109.99 $59.99. AMD: Gosh, Ive just been in the right place at the right time. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. The child, otherwise known as "D. J.," said hello, and Koufax waved a pinky back. Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. Shop >. She plans to continue his golf tournament at Pelican Hill. But the short time I knew Don he was just so positive and there were so many happy things. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Donald Scott Drysdale was born to Scott and Verna Drysdale on July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. Do you have a sports website? Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. We thought he was Player of the Year but they gave it to David Thompson. On November 1, 1986, he married basketball player Ann Meyers, who took the name Ann Meyers-Drysdale. HOF: You mentioned Don Drysdale. Find out more. [12], Drysdale's body was cremated and his ashes were placed in the Utility Columbarium in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. The latter record was broken by fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser 20 years later. And when he did it, he just stood there on the mound and glared at you to let you know he meant it. So I think it's important for the kids to keep that part of Donnie within them. April 17, 1956 They put pressure on the kids to win and to succeed, and, sure you want to win, but you want to learn while you win. There are a lot of things I don't know about him because it was before the life that we had together. Then Saturday night brought news of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale's death of an apparent heart attack in Montreal. 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. Drysdale and Koufax took part in a famous salary holdout together in the spring of 1966. I wound up hitting him instead. I gave it my best shot, and, like Don says, many times the decision is in somebody elses hands. See About archive blog posts. AMD: It was the best decision I ever made in my life. The other day, somebody even asked me how they could teach their 8-year old to throw a curveball. When you wake up at three-thirty every morning, and you realize that some of your buddies are just getting in back home, it gives you a lot of discipline. But I was 24 years old and focused on me and nothing else and trying to do the best that I could. Now, he says, hes on pins and needles waiting to see if Annie makes it. He was such a good friend.". To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. I certainly didnt go down there to start a relationship with anybody, but it happened. This one, though, I think youll forgive. ), 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. After UCLA, all of a sudden I get a call from the Indiana Pacers Sam Nassi, whos the new owner and lives in California. Happy to help keep your streak of hot girls taking your picture alive." In 1965, Sandy Koufax declined to pitch the first game of the World Series because it was on Yom Kippur, a Jewish holy day. See the article in its original context from. But a lot of people talked me out of it, and if I were a boy that would not have happened. But then to work for the Phoenix Mercury and the Suns and win a couple of WNBA championships and be a part of three. Drysdale and Koufax were teammates before free agency and player agents became part of the game. This is something that has caught me by surprise and is heartbreaking. A trip to Cooperstown has something for baseball fans and everyone else. "It's. Many thanks to him. But I didnt fail. Certainly publicity was involved, and I dont deny that, but I was never one that went out and sought it. Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. HOF: Have you been to Cooperstown before? But you realize it's the people in your life who make you rich.". Below we countdown to Don Drysdale upcoming birthday. AMD: Yes. Don Drysdale is a legend. That year, he also won 23 games and helped the Dodgers to their third World Championship in Los Angeles. She's moving back to their winter home in Palm Springs, back to the house that Don built. They even share the same golf handicap, 11. 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. I dont know. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. . 191 Days 15 Hours 47 Minutes 21 Seconds Recent Birthday Highlights 84th birthday - Thursday, July 23, 2020 Dodgers Dugout: Opening Day is almost here According to stats provided by retrosheet.org, the Dodgers scored an average of 4.09 . She made it look so easy. Showing Editorial results for don drysdale. "I do believe this is something Don would have thought of doing for his family. . To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. 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. He meant so much to baseball. Absolutely not," Kelly Drysdale said through tears by phone from her home in Hawaii. monica padman cheerleading,
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