The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid. During the 1961 season, Drysdale, one of the more feared pitchers of all-time, hit 20 batters in 244 innings, leading the National League in that category for a fourth consecutive season. [19] The couple had a daughter, Kelly, but divorced in 1982. The right-handed Niagara Falls, He was previously married to Ann Meyers and Ginger Drysdale. , Ashes given to family or friend. Don Drysdale. This account has been disabled. 0 cemeteries found in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Drysdale was born July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys and was pitching in the majors by the time he was 19. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Try again later. July 3, 1993 Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Great Mausoleum, Utility Columbarium, not accessible to the general public. In addition to his Hall of Fame-appropriate 209-166 career record and remarkable 2.95 career ERA over 14 major league seasons, the Van Nuys, California native had a .186 / .228 / .295 / .523 career slash line with the bat; certainly not batting-title worthy, but excellent numbers for a pitcher. GREAT NEWS! Hall of Fame Baseball Broadcaster. Please try again later. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. 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Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was the Major League Baseball Player. . 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. Drysdale, Don(ald) Scott (b. New York, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Could pitch clock rule be the straw that breaks the camels back. Jan 08, 2020 at 2:24 pm. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Try again later. Born 1909 in Nhill, Victoria, Australia. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The highlight of the series were numerous episodes dedicated to the memory and impact of Jackie Robinson as told by teammates, opponents and admirers. Don Drysdale Original Name Donald Scott Birth 23 Jul 1936 Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, USA Death 3 Jul 1993 (aged 56) Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada Burial* Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA * This is the original burial site Plot No. Try again later. Don Drysdale was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1984. TV-G | Family, Game-Show. Drysdale . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. based on information from your browser. USA. The service should be mandatory for every kid in America. Born in Roulette, Roulette, USA, Plot info: Section: CREMATED Lot: 1969-10 Grave: 1. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. 1. Berks County, Perry County, [12] They had set an NL record the year before for strikeouts by teammates, with a combined total of 592. The latter record was broken by fellow Dodger Orel Hershiser 20 years later. Major League Baseball Player. Please reset your password. Why waste four of them, he said with a familiar sneer. 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. Trip to Dallas , Texas - Mickey Mantle Grave with Directions No. "[13] "I don't think Don has ever tried intentionally to send someone to the hospital," said Maglie. In fact, on more than one occasion, Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston called upon Big-D to pinch-hit and not to lay down a sacrifice bunt. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The Joker's Wild (1972-1991) Episode: Unaired Pilot. Failed to remove flower. Add a Plot. 165 june 22, 1968 no. Add to your scrapbook. AKA Donald Scott Drysdale. Not only did Walter Alston use Big D as a pinch hitter, he also moved him up in the lineup at times. (Voted by BBWAA on 316/403 ballots) This browser does not support getting your location. In March, 1989, a group headed by Drysdale purchased the Visalia Oaks of the Class-A California League, and at one time he owned a chain of restaurants called Drysdales Dugout. Don Drysdale Position: Starting Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-5 , 190lb (196cm, 86kg) Born: July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, CA 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. On July 1, 1984, his uniform number, 53, was retired by the Dodgers. It was Raymond Bailey (Mr. Drysdale) who was loathed by the rest of the cast. [3][20], The Dodgers noted the death of their former star pitcher during the broadcast of the game later on that day. USA. The last responders Ivy Hill treats every death as a coronavirus death. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120118268/donald-merle-drysdale. Try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. If you were born in 1964, chances are exceptionally good that your independent recollection of actually seeing Dodgers Hall of Fame right-hander Don Drysdale pitch live and in-person is extremely vague, as you would have been five years old when he pitched his final game on August 5, 1969. Then, the batter spoke up. (Getty) Finally back from the holidays, Howard Stern addressed the passing of fellow shock . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Don Drysdale I found on Findagrave.com. English Try again later. They both finally signed one-year contracts just before the season opened. 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. 1962 Topps. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. We tried to reach him at the hotel; there was no answer. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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 You have to protect your hitters." "In Brooklyn, it was as though you were in your own little bubble.