He was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1984. Join our linker program. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. They were 6 and under when their father died. . [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. It was Dec., 1979, and Drysdale was in the Bahamas, along with Bob Uecker, to broadcast a Superstar competition for ABC-TV. Shop >. He was 20 days shy of 57. A 'Free Agent' in 1966. People have been very good to me. In 1958, Drysdale married Ginger Dubberly, a native of Covington, Georgia, and a former Adrian fashion model. So, Drysdale asked Uecker to be her mother's date. "You have to wonder when two players of different teams have the same agent," he said. She has been a leader in so many respects in womens sports. Darren was born in 1989 in Pasadena when he was with the Dodgers. 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 fact, Koufax got more help than Drysdale. 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. 407 Don Drysdale Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 407 don drysdale photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I enjoyed the competition and having a small group of people who work together trying to accomplish something. That just happens to be working out, too. Kelly Drysdale told The Associated Press that Meyers Drysdale didn't inform the rest of the Drysdale family about the auction or first offer them any keepsakes. Drysdale's broadcasting colleague Vin Scully, who was instructed not to say anything on the air until Drysdale's family was notified, announced the news of his death by saying, "Never have I been asked to make an announcement that hurts me as much as this one. She said her mother, Ginger, and Drysdale's only sibling, Nancy, feel the same as she does. It was never about him, either, when he was announcing. - BL-1376-68 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library). Girls also need that trait in order to compete in the business world.. I learned so much from him. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I had no words for it. On November 1, 1986, he married basketball player Ann Meyers, who took the name Ann Meyers-Drysdale. Don "DJ" Drysdale Jr., MBA Team Loan Officer at VIP Mortgage Inc Scottsdale, AZ. I'll have to work a little harder now and plan things better. Seattle Mariners unveil City Connect uniforms. 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. Or why did I get this award? "He had a tremendous life," she said, "and it's a chance to share with people.". 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. In 5 World Series. HOF: You mentioned Don Drysdale. His widow, 38, is not dwelling on what might have been. Certainly when wed be at home hed have a game on TV and wed sit and watch it. Publicly she has put up a cheery front since July 3, the day Don Drysdale died of a heart attack in a Montreal hotel. But I was 24 years old and focused on me and nothing else and trying to do the best that I could. "I asked, "What's her mom look like?' 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. She said she believes her experience as an athlete has added to her resilience. In his last ABC assignment, Drysdale interviewed the winners in the Boston Red Sox's clubhouse following Game 7 of the 1986 American League Championship Series against the California Angels. Also brought in on a wheelchair was Drysdale's father, Scott, who wore dark glasses and who has taken full credit for teaching his son to move batters off the plate. We have more trophies and stuff in this closet, and even more in the attic, Drysdale said. The highlight of the series were numerous episodes dedicated to the memory and impact of Jackie Robinson as told by teammates, opponents and admirers. Drysdale batted .300 with 7 home runs in 1965 and had 29 career homers. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info The Dodgers lost the game to the Minnesota Twins 82 but went on to win the Series 4 games to 3. - BL-9879-93 (Milo Stewart, Jr. / National Baseball Hall of Fame). Kelly Drysdale said. Drysdale hosted a nationally syndicated radio show called Radio Baseball Cards. I remember walking down one of the corridors and seeing my mom . Anyone can read what you share. She learned that at UCLA, leading the Bruins to a national title in 1978. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. I think many times girls are not geared toward achievement and I believe sports has a lot to do with that. In the speech, Kennedy had noted, to the cheers of the crowd, that Drysdale had pitched his sixth straight shutout that evening. HOF: You and Don would eventually have three children together. But we (she and the children) fight through things together. After UCLA, all of a sudden I get a call from the Indiana Pacers Sam Nassi, whos the new owner and lives in California. [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. And very, very close. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He talks during your backstroke.. When I was in high school I had played on the boys summer league team between my junior and senior year in high school. 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). View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Cotto going back to the wallit's gone! Seek out and celebrate your heroes, and explore online and in-person exhibits commemorating the history and impact of the game. Drysdale kept the fans' interest with stories of his playing days.[12]. Meyers visited Cooperstown, N.Y., home of baseball's Hall of Fame, to hear the stories. Why waste four pitches when one will do? Drysdale and Koufax took part in a famous salary holdout together in the spring of 1966. For the Sox, Drysdale broadcast Tom Seaver's 300th victory, against the host New York Yankees in 1985. View Don Drysdale's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). In 1968, Drysdale set Major League records with six consecutive shutouts and 58+23 consecutive scoreless innings. Drysdale ended his career with 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts, 167 complete games and 49 shutouts. Drysdale was first missed when the Dodgers boarded the bus for the trip to the Expos' ball park for their Saturday night game. "That was the first thing I asked if I could have and there was never a reply. They both finally signed one-year contracts just before the season opened. I had no idea what Don had accomplished in his baseball career and had not heard of him as a broadcaster.. She misses their routines, like the family barbecue after a day game. They were married in November, 1986, at Morningside Country Club. Drysdale pitched for the Dodgers instead of Koufax, giving up seven runs in 2+23 innings. Growing up in pickup games, size never really mattered to me. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? It has to ring six times, then the fax machine picks up. ), 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. Drysdale had apparently carried the tape with him wherever he went since Kennedy's murder. Nor was their betrothal part of a scientific experiment in the reproduction of herculean offspring--Drysdale is 6 feet 6 inches, Meyers 5-9. Drysdale, who led the National League in strikeouts three times, is the second Dodger Hall of Famer to die within a week. AMD: Absolutely, absolutely, without question. 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. The 166 lots include Don Drysdale's World Series championship rings from 1963 and 1965; both carry minimum bids of $15,000. There were no exceptions.[10]. Not when she has Don's children, Don's parents and sister, Don's daughter from a previous marriage, her parents, nine brothers and sisters and lots of good friends for support. Don Drysdale was born on July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, California, USA. I would have liked to have gone on to the next round of the free agent rookie camp. "Don's glove clearly shows use over many, many seasons.". 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. Drew, also a high-jump star on the Huntington Beach track team, plans to attend UCLA in the fall. On September 28, 1988, fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser surpassed Drysdale when Hershiser finished the season with a record 59 consecutive scoreless innings pitched. Well give you a scholarship, I was gobsmacked really. Do you have a sports website? She has been in the broadcasting business for 9 years, and still hasnt cracked the top. 6/19/2017 at 9:58 PM 6/19/2017 at 9:58 PM Scioscia discusses former teammate Don Drysdale. NL All-Star. Drysdale items go to auction despite objections, Harper may return Tue., 160 days post-TJ surgery, Rangers ace deGrom 'frustrated' to land on IL, Twins will shut P Mahle down for at least 4 weeks, Cards broadcaster, 2-time champ Shannon dies, Giants' Yastrzemski (hamstring) likely IL-bound, Yankees to evaluate Judge's hip strain Monday, Mexico City's uphill climb toward landing an MLB franchise. Edwin Lee Mathews, Jr. was born in Texarkana, Texas, on October 13, 1931. I gave it my best shot, and, like Don says, many times the decision is in somebody elses hands. 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. [13] "My own little rule was two for one," Drysdale said about his pitching. If he gets old enough and the Junior becomes too much of a hassle for him, well, then he can change 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? 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 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. She misses her husband's voice. "If one of my teammates got knocked down, then I knocked down two on the other team. Or write about sports? The accolades, Donnie was never about that. Ann Meyers Drysdale: I was fortunate enough to be there when my brother David was there, and Coach Wooden (UCLA mens basketball coach John Wooden), who really made an impact on my life. Both men sold their memorabilia, telling her it was a way to help their families while they are still alive. ", Then, looking straight at 4-month-old Drew, Uecker said, "Annie says Drew is just like Donny, looks like him. 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. He also was 23-12 in 1965. Show your love of the game and play a part in preserving past and ensuring the future of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was 56. I wound up hitting him instead. In 1981, Meyers said, she thought there would be more opportunities for women in basketball in the next 5 to 10 years, yet little has changed. So Ann is doing all she can to extend the memory of Don Drysdale. 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! These are things that have been in my family long before she ever met my father.". Annie got that for me for a birthday present and it is the best.. Keep up with headlines and events at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and see who will be taking their place in history next. In recent years, Drysdale had become a critic of modern-day players. AMD: Yes. I was Dave Meyers little sister and they helped me with classes, just getting acclimated to the university and the campus. 162 episodes were produced with stories and anecdotes told by current and former Major League Baseball players. Veteran Sal Maglie, also known for brushback pitches, taught Drysdale how to pitch aggressively when both were Dodger teammates in the 1950s. He knew who I was because I was just coming off my tryout with the Pacers. Now, he says, hes on pins and needles waiting to see if Annie makes it. The youngest of their three children, Drew Drysdale, graduated from Huntington Beach High on Thursday and was the guest performer at the graduation ceremony. Fortunately, it was the right decision and the player that we traded for helped us win two WNBA championships. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Drew sang Whenever You Remember, the Diane Rae Warren composition best known from a Carrie Underwood performance, and she absolutely nailed it. "There are a whole generation of fans alive today who followed him and saw him play," he said. He could tell a story about what happened when he played, but the story was never really about him. Don decorated the house by himself, Meyers says. That moment, said Drysdale, was the biggest thrill of his career. Drew, 5 months, has a collection of tapes, mementoes and stories that will help her know her dad. THIS BALL IS GONE! "Some have struggled with it, but it's the right thing to do.". We present them here for purely educational purposes. He was known for being a Baseball Player. Id rather have someone that says something than nothing, Drysdale adds. I met him in 1979. . HOF: And you and your brother David were All-Americans in the same year, right? Don Drysdale is a legend. 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. 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. 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. Annie and I kind of have the same personalities. July 3, 1993 HOF: So the baseball family embraced you after Dons death? 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. Meyers father played basketball for Marquette University and was drafted by the pro Milwaukee Shooting Stars, although he did not sign. Find out more. "[citation needed]. In 1979, Drysdale covered the World Series Trophy presentation ceremonies for ABC. 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. natal chart (Placidus) natal chart English style (Equal houses) natal chart with Whole Sign houses. 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. 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. [12] At the time of his retirement, Drysdale was the last remaining player on the Dodgers who had played for Brooklyn. When Slick told me, Hey, you did great. Don Drysdale was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1984. But theres more to this couple than trophies. I have to do it. AMD: Right, David was a senior and most deservedly so. I think the one dream Ive always had was to be an Olympian and that started in fourth grade. [12] Those contracts made them the first pitchers to earn more than $100,000 a year. HOF: How did you like being the general manager of the Mercury and having your team win a couple of titles? . To be a senior in high school and have no idea what youre going to do, then to be able to go to such a university like that where my brother was, it was pretty awe-inspiring. I went through the three-day process with two practices a day. . After he passed away, guys would tell me stories about things that Donnie would do without letting people know. [22] Ronald Reagan was also a fan of Drysdale. Meyers was a UCLA All-American and Olympic basketball star, and is in the. Scott had a brief career as a minor-league pitcher in 1935, the year before Don was born. Self-guided tour or VIP experience. This one, though, I think youll forgive. The online auction runs through April 23. I was hurt, I was broken. inMontreal,Canada, High School: Van Nuys HS (Van Nuys, CA), Debut: 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. Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season, View Player Bio Somebodys watching over me, no question. 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. Playing Nintendo in the den while sitting under Drysdales Cy Young plaque could be a little intimidating. LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 23: D.J. Don Drysdale Van Nuys 19621984 This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. 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. VIP Mortgage Inc, +7 more Grand Canyon University, +3 more Don Drysdale . [1] After his playing career, he became a radio/television broadcaster. "@ClayTravis thanks for the photo last night. was born, Dons daughter, Kelly, commented on the pressure he would unfortunately face from carrying the Drysdale name.. Donald Scott Drysdale was born to Scott and Verna Drysdale on July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California. Don Drysdale was born in Van Nuys, California in July 1936 and passed away in July 1993. This one comes to us via the genes of Don Drysdale and Ann Meyers. Imler said Drysdale's game-used gloves would be likely the most prized by collectors. (Age 19-269d, - BL-c84-24 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984, and had his number 53 retired at Dodger Stadium on July 1, 1984. talking to Don, and, I thought he was Don Meredith, Meyers said. 1982 Topps #21 Cal Ripken Jr. Orioles Future Stars RC Rookie Card #21 EX-MT+ (#285197033623) See all feedback. Drysdale, 53, grew up in Van Nuys, an only child. "It's not a very nice thing for someone to do. may go through. She goes to Dodger Stadium, just as they did when Don was there. Don Drysdale Baseball 1960 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, 1 one month into the season? 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. [3][20], The Dodgers noted the death of their former star pitcher during the broadcast of the game later on that day. But the short time I knew Don he was just so positive and there were so many happy things. Currently, Don Drysdale is 86 years, 5 months and 20 days old. [6][7][8][9][10] In his book entitled Once a Bum, Always a Dodger, Drysdale wrote: Those six months were good for me. "Just the time I had with Don. 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. 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. He was the one who kind of initiated it. "Who are these players really loyal to, the agent or their teams? It was a great choice, and not an easy song to sing. When youre in high school emotions are changing and youre physically changing so you care about what people say. I was still very much about playing basketball. She misses how she could say, "Your turn," when one of the three children had absorbed her last drop of energy. Uecker said she agreed to go out to dinner with Drysdale, but only if her mother came along. A season later, he had a 17-9 record and earned a reputation as not being afraid to throw at old pros. "And Don," Lasorda said, "would point at me and tell the fans, 'Get his, too.' He amassed a career record of 209 victories and 167 losses. Everything I learned fundamentally was during my freshman year with him. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1956 season Full Name: Donald Scott Drysdale Nicknames: Big D or Airedale. Meyers may soon have another plaque to add. [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]. Tell me more about him.". . According to stats provided by retrosheet.org, the Dodgers scored an average of 4.09 . ', "You look at the positives. . 6/19/2017 at 9:54 PM 6/19/2017 at 9:54 PM Drew Drysdale discusses her dad's career, legacy. Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Gray Authentic Men's Away Player Jersey. 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. Then Saturday night brought news of Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale's death of an apparent heart attack in Montreal. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. [11][circular reference]. A Fast Starter. Drysdale, of course, is the Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander and former announcer who died of a heart attack in 1993. Search instead in Creative? 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. And believe me, all of those men were great in their own right. "I went to laugh and to cry," she said. 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 . 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. I had no idea what I would do after graduating from UCLA. (Laughs) I absolutely have learned to appreciate the game a lot more. HOF: Can you talk about your relationship with Don Drysdale? After I was cut by the Pacers, people said I failed. We obviously interacted with the Superstars broadcasters, all the athletes did, and I had my mom down there in the Bahamas. Ann Meyers athletic prowess in womens basketball is legendary. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1984. But Drew hit all the notes, bringing chills to the packed crowd at Capp Sheue Field. Happy to help keep your streak of hot girls taking your picture alive." AMD: It was rewarding. 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. Drysdale pitched for teams that did not offer much run support. Ive been fortunate to be in broadcasting over 35 years, a career that I never thought I would embark on. In the meantime, Drysdale filled in for Jackson on play-by-play for the early innings. But you realize it's the people in your life who make you rich.". Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net.

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