To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Try again later. He hit .300 with seven home runs in 1965. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. The service should be mandatory for every kid in America. Because of his celebrity status, there were several incidents in Drysdales life that got considerable media attention. Home plate umpire John McSherry dies during Reds Opening Day - YouTube Please try again later. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Find a Grave memorial ID. He was a Scotch Plains, My friend and I were huge Dodger fans and at the time even might have considered Big D to be the better pitcher after his 1962 Cy Young campaign. Don Imus (left) got no love from Howard Stern. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. GREAT NEWS! A system error has occurred. He had an even more decorated run after his playing days ended, an unparalleled marathon as a network television analyst on the sport's biggest stage before finishing with a stint in the Cards' TV booth. On November 1, 1986, he married basketball player Ann Meyers, who took the name Ann Meyers-Drysdale. There was an error deleting this problem. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Curves, Gloves, Want. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [13] "My own little rule was two for one," Drysdale said about his pitching. Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale formed probably the greatest one two punch in baseball history for a few seasons. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Big D had a career year in 1962 when he led the league in wins (25) and strikeouts (232) and capturing the NL Cy Young Award, but missing out on the year's Triple Crown as he came in . "Look at us, and we're just one little place," he said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. After his remarkable playing career, Drysdale remained with the Dodgers organization as an award-winning broadcaster until, sadly, he was found dead in his Montreal hotel room on July 3, 1993, the victim of an apparent heart attack, 27 days shy of his 57th birthday. 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. Born: 23-Jul-1936 Birthplace: Van Nuys, CA Died: 3-Jul-1993 Location of death: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Cause of death: Heart Attack Remains: Buried, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, CA. Read more The Basics Year inducted 1984 See more from 1984 Birth Place Van Nuys, California Birth Year 1936 Died 1993, Montreal Career at a Glance Primary Team Los Angeles Dodgers Primary Position Pitcher Bats Right Played For Brooklyn Dodgers, 1956-1957 Please try again later. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. SPONSORED. In 1979, Drysdale covered the World Series Trophy presentation ceremonies for ABC. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Failed to delete memorial. Please reset your password. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The boy, too young to work on construction jobs under Manitoba . Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. USA, Plot info: Revelation section, Map #G01, Lot 3311, Single Ground Interment Space 2. He did The Donna Reed Show too, along with Willie Mays. Sigley was born in Footscray, Melbourne, one of seven children of a boilermaker. Drysdale . Please enter your email and password to sign in. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Years active. Try again later. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. She then gave us each several autographed pictures of Don. 32 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Don Drysdale Baseball Cards Don Drysdale Baseball Cards All Auction Buy It Now 7,502 Results 2 filters applied Sport Player/Athlete Graded Team Features Condition Price Buying Format All Filters 1961 TOPPS 1960 STRIKEOUT LEADERS (DRYSDALE, KOUFAX, JONES, BROGLIO) CARD, NM+ $6.50 4 bids $3.75 shipping 3h 1968 TOPPS PSA A DON DRYSDALE ACTION ALL-STAR STICKERS GREAT LINES*** (wph) $225.00. Resend Activation Email. And I say it to you as best I can with a broken heart. Please reset your password. 13: Four straight homers against the Padres. A member of the Reiffton, Spouse. 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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. [11][circular reference]. Thanks for your help! There was a problem getting your location. A system error has occurred. This is a carousel with slides. "A pitcher needs to pitch inside. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He died on July 3, 1993 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. But never have I ever been asked to make an announcement that hurts me as much as this one. based on information from your browser. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Don Drysdale was an imposing figure on the mound who starred for the Dodgers in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "Throw it higher, mommy," said Don Drysdale Jr., age 6. 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. 1 reference. Click here to submit your listings. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Drysdale was replaced by Rick Monday in the broadcast booth. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player, Broadcaster. 165 june 22, 1968 no. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 1:04PM. [3] He died in 1993 and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. There is a problem with your email/password. Hawk started in baseball in the mid 1960s, breaking in as a player with the old Kansas City A's. Cy Young award winning pitcher who played out his career with both the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, inducted into Hall of Fame in 1984. Drysdale pitched for the Dodgers instead of Koufax, giving up seven runs in 2+23 innings. SHARE DON DRYSDALE, 56, DIES OF HEART ATTACK Flipboard Don Drysdale, who teamed with Sandy Koufax to form baseball's best 1-2 pitching punch for the Los Angeles Dodgers of the 1960s, was found dead Saturday in his hotel room, the team announced. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Drysdale's was for $105,000, and Koufax's was for $130,000. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Donald Merle Don Drysdale I found on Findagrave.com. Drysdale had apparently carried the tape with him wherever he went since Kennedy's murder. There is a problem with your email/password. Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA. He was found dead in his Montreal hotel room after he failed to show up for a Dodgers vs. Expos broadcast which he was to be announcing alongside play-by-play man Vin Scully. He was actually quite good, until he lost his voice at the end. Born: Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Topps Don Drysdale Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories There are no volunteers for this cemetery. USA. Don Drysdale was one of the most intimidating men to ever set foot on the mound, but his off-the-field personality and demeanor with fans was the polar opposite. On September 28, 1988, fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser surpassed Drysdale when Hershiser finished the season with a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. Dietz died Tuesday from a heart attack. [3], After suffering a torn rotator cuff in 1969, Drysdale had to retire. Chesterfield County, Bette Davis, a beloved American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years is buried at the cemetery, along with Naya Rivera (grave pictured), one of the stars of the TV hit Glee, who . For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. 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. Don Drysdale. Failed to delete memorial. He worked exclusively for ABC in 1980 and then returned to the Angels in 1981. DON DRYSDALE 1964 TOPPS #120 PSA 6 EX-MT LA DODGERS HOF . New Jersey, You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Drysdale kept the fans' interest with stories of his playing days.[12]. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. or Best Offer. in Van Nuys, CA I thought you might like to see a memorial for Don Drysdale I found on Findagrave.com. Thanks for your help! In 1984, Drysdale called play-by-play (alongside Reggie Jackson and Earl Weaver) for the National League Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. Don Drysdale Is Dead at Age 56; Hall of Fame Pitcher for Dodgers Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Don Merle Drysdale (1900-1967) - Find a Grave Memorial Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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We have set your language to St Louis Sporting News Archives, Jun 22, 1968, p. 14 He was 63. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Don Drysdale Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This is a carousel with slides. 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.