I went through the three-day process with two practices a day. [11][circular reference]. Join our linker program. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, and had his number 53 retired at Dodger Stadium on July 1, 1984. "Even Hall of Famers lose stature in a team's locker room, but that was not the case with your dad," Hershiser said. Drew, also a high-jump star on the Huntington Beach track team, plans to attend UCLA in the fall. And then, well, there are the family and friends, and laundry. with the Milwaukee Bucks, and sister Patti, the starting center on Cal State Fullertons 1970 national championship team. 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. . So, Drysdale asked Uecker to be her mother's date. from the SABR BioProject, More Don Drysdale Pages at Baseball Reference. "I've been very lucky," Meyers said at a Women's Sports Foundation event honoring her recent induction into the basketball Hall of Fame. Drysdale made his Major League Baseball debut for. 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. Let your child play the game. When I was pregnant, Doug Rader (the recently hired Angels manager) said to Don, I want the runt of that litter, Meyers said. But you realize it's the people in your life who make you rich.". I thought I had played well enough to go on to the next level. Read more The Basics 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. She is currently vice president of player personnel for the NBAs Phoenix Suns as well as president and general manager of the WNBAs Phoenix Mercury. Edwin Lee Mathews, Jr. was born in Texarkana, Texas, on October 13, 1931. The 2,220 sq. They make the boys feel like they're part of the Dodgers because Don was such a part of the ballclub. "He had a tremendous life," she said, "and it's a chance to share with people.". After the game, he returned to his room at the hotel the team was staying at, Le Centre Sheraton. . On July 2, 1993, Drysdale worked the television broadcast for the game between the Dodgers and the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium. April 17, 1956 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. I was just fortunate enough that coaches believed in my ability and they could move me around to different positions. They were just all attracted to him. - BL-9879-93 (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame). Ann Meyers Drysdale has a knack for such balancing acts. No Relief From Nastiness of His 100-M.P.H. Fastball Sounds like a movie script. He led the National League with 41 starts, 314 1/3 innings pitched and 287 strikeouts. It started out as a friendship kind of thing. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Everything she has done in her life has been a first. (followed by two minutes of crowd noise) This crowd will not stop! Then Saturday night brought news of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale's death of an apparent heart attack in Montreal. In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. "@ClayTravis thanks for the photo last night. Meyers Drysdale was influenced by conversations she had with fellow Hall of Famer Julius Erving and former Boston Celtics star Bob Cousy. The other day, somebody even asked me how they could teach their 8-year old to throw a curveball. SCP Auctions estimates the entire collection to bring in around $1 million, according to vice president Dan Imler. (Laughs) I didnt really follow baseball. HOF: But I read you didnt know much about baseball at the time. He died on 3 July 1993 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. 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. 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. Although they live a busy life, Meyers and Drysdale appear to do it simply. Id rather have someone that says something than nothing, Drysdale adds. Scott had a brief career as a minor-league pitcher in 1935, the year before Don was born. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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Ive been fortunate to be in broadcasting over 35 years, a career that I never thought I would embark on. Sheesh, what's it going to be like eight years from now in Little League when some good-looking girl in a skirt starts throwing brushback pitches?". We loved that you came out here but were going to move on, I was not happy. He was 20 days shy of 57. '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. My advice is to let the kids play, let them have fun. That moment, said Drysdale, was the biggest thrill of his career. More to explore : Topps Don Drysdale Baseball 1960 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, . 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. She misses how she could say, "Your turn," when one of the three children had absorbed her last drop of energy. But a lot of people talked me out of it, and if I were a boy that would not have happened. Ann Meyers Drysdale remembers her Hall of Fame husband 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. (Voted by BBWAA on 316/403 ballots) Drysdales father pitched in the minor leagues until he suffered a back injury. 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. And during this time I could go into the mens basketball coachs office and they kind of took me under their wing. Their viewpoint on raising children and encouraging their participation also seems to be the same. Don Drysdale Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Don "DJ" Drysdale Jr., MBA Team Loan Officer at VIP Mortgage Inc Scottsdale, AZ. DRYSDALE'S DEATH STUNS DODGERS - The Washington Post - 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? And our daughter Drew was born in Palm Springs when it was the offseason. She calls him D.J. 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 then, during Drysdale's hey-day in Los Angeles, young scout Lasorda would see Drysdale mobbed. And she's counting her blessings. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? She misses his encouragement. 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. 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. I was a freshman and my brother was a senior during the 1974-75 season. But I didnt fail. "It's great to not only hear stories from fans but his old teammates. Radio Baseball Cards aired on 38 stations, including WNBC New York, KSFO San Francisco and WEEI Boston, as a pre-game show. That just happens to be working out, too. He was known for being a Baseball Player. In 1957, the Dodgers' final season in Brooklyn, Drysdale was the ace of the staff with a 17-9 record. Drysdale was 19 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 17, 1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. 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. $109.99 $59.99. In fact, Koufax got more help than Drysdale. ", 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. So I think it's important for the kids to keep that part of Donnie within them. 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. Happy to help keep your streak of hot girls taking your picture alive." Drysdale had apparently carried the tape with him wherever he went since Kennedy's murder. In the course of the 75-minute ceremony, Drysdale was referred to as "Big D," "Big Guy" and "Felix Unger." . "That was the first thing I asked if I could have and there was never a reply. HOF: And you and your brother David were All-Americans in the same year, right? View More Videos. It could never be the same again. Don Drysdale Van Nuys 19621984 Don Drysdale Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com Its an important piece of their life with their father there. This one comes to us via the genes of Don Drysdale and Ann Meyers. 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. 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. Certainly things I did not know.". It has to ring six times, then the fax machine picks up. AMD: Absolutely, absolutely, without question. Meyers was on the playground playing kickball back in 1968 when Howie Bedell singled off Drysdale to end his scoreless inning streak at 58 2/3--a major league record that lasted 20 years. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. . Twenty days short of celebrating Don Jr.'s sixth birthday. I would have liked to have gone on to the next round of the free agent rookie camp. Unfortunately, parents, God bless them, are their own worst enemies. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. 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. Veteran Sal Maglie, also known for brushback pitches, taught Drysdale how to pitch aggressively when both were Dodger teammates in the 1950s. . Drysdale and Meyers had three children together: Don Junior ("DJ") (son), Darren (son), and Drew (daughter). 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. And believe me, all of those men were great in their own right. I have to cheat to beat her, Drysdale said. The items came into her control through the will of Don Drysdale, who died of a heart attack in July 1993 while on the road broadcasting for the Dodgers. . "I do believe this is something Don would have thought of doing for his family. Darren was born in 1989 in Pasadena when he was with the Dodgers. $209.99 $69.99. Don Drysdale had 2,486 strikeouts over his career. HOF: More than four decades later, how do you look at your 1979 tryout with the Pacers? Back to home page Return to top. AMD: It was rewarding. In his first start, he beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-1, striking out 9. After he passed away, guys would tell me stories about things that Donnie would do without letting people know. I'll have to work a little harder now and plan things better. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Donnie, as he is called, was born July 23, 1987 . Join this group of highly engaged supporters and enjoy exclusive experiences in Cooperstown and around the country. It was a great choice, and not an easy song to sing. [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. 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. ', "You look at the positives. Don Drysdale weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing. Rebuttal: Why Don Drysdale belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame There are a lot of things I don't know about him because it was before the life that we had together. 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. I am concerned about what D.J. Ann Meyers Drysdale selling late husband's awards over objections And when Meyers strolled in wearing a blue pantssuit and accompanied by her three children and also with Kelly Drysdale, Don's 34-year-old daughter from a previous marriage, the program commenced. 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. It is somewhat of a mutual admiration society at the Drysdale house. She has been a leader in so many respects in womens sports. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. LOS ANGELES Darren Drysdale clutched his mother's ankles as if they were his favorite teddy bear. You go on because of Donnie, because of Don Drysdale and the man he was. 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. He amassed a career record of 209 victories and 167 losses. 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. 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). . Don decorated the house by himself, Meyers says. 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. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. She made it look so easy. They were married in November, 1986, at Morningside Country Club. His post-game interview with Seaver was carried live by both the Sox' network and the Yankees' longtime flagship television station WPIX. "Who are these players really loyal to, the agent or their teams? Along the way she met Don Drysdale, the former Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who won 209 games during his Hall of Fame career. [13] "My own little rule was two for one," Drysdale said about his pitching. Ann Meyers athletic prowess in womens basketball is legendary. Meyers visited Cooperstown, N.Y., home of baseball's Hall of Fame, to hear the stories. I was hurt, I was broken. AMD: Gosh, Ive just been in the right place at the right time. Rookie Status: I think many times girls are not geared toward achievement and I believe sports has a lot to do with that. THIS BALL IS GONE! The cause of death was a heart attack, the Dodgers said. I gave it my best shot, and, like Don says, many times the decision is in somebody elses hands. You could count on him doing it. 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. I enjoyed the competition and having a small group of people who work together trying to accomplish something. "Things aren't always rosy. Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale White Authentic Men's Home Player Jersey. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. I had planned on playing on the boys varsity team during the regular school season but a lot of things were said.
