Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We played hard, and thats the reason we won. In five World Series, he posted a batting line of .318/.442/.529. dmaith tv stand with led lights assembly instructions; casey stengel fox newskathryn newton robin newtonkathryn newton robin newton Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gene Woodling (5861204)? You played a week in a town, and had every Monday off. inBarberton,OH, Buried: I wouldnt trade it for all the tea in China. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Bats/Throws: L/R. As Jerry Coleman, the Yankee infielder, remembered it: ''Casey was livid. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. She was married in 1944 to William H. Woodling, who passed away in 1986, breaking a 42-year marital union. My condolences on the recent passing of your father as well as your mom. Born on May 2,. Now he wanted the sweep. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In the 1953 World Series, the Yankees beat the Dodgers in six games. But the writers, they crucified me in Baltimore, they really did. In addition to his wife, surviving are two children, Randy Woodling and wife Patricia of Muncy, and Vicki Woodling of Chicago, IL; two grandchildren, Rolland Woodling and wife Brittany, and Ryan Woodling and wife Joni; four great grandchildren, Keegan, Sophia, Mia and Francesca; and several nieces and nephews. Paul Richards traded back for me. Every time you steal a base, youre taking a gamble on getting thrown out, and taking the bat out of the hitters hand. We didnt have to do that. He did win five in a row with the Yankees, and I dont think that will ever be broken., Regarding the Mets, Woodling said, Casey just made the statement, None of you guys are going in [the Hall of Fame] individually, but as a team, youre a cinch! Casey had the right idea about the Mets. God, I never saw so much money! You never get used to the World Series. Verify and try again. statistics (plate appearances & times on bases) not found That ball club operated a lot better than the major league clubs. And we did. It was a blessing to have both parents for many years. Gene Woodling Stats, Fantasy & News. He hit for a high batting average of .321 in 1957 and was over .400 in on-base percentage five times, with a high of .429 in 1953 (which led the American League). Gene Woodling Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 4. His baseball career was interrupted by his military service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. Frances U. Woodling RUMFORD - Mrs. Frances U. Woodling, 94, died Monday March 20, 2017 at the Rumford Community Home where she resided. background-image:unset; Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. You can follow the team links in the chart above to locate common statistics (singles), Thank you too Susan! First Mets game: June 17, 1962 Last Mets game: September 16, 1962 Uniform Number: Roger Craig lost 24 games that year and probably pitched the best baseball that he pitched in his career. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Woodling believed he produced more game-winning RBI in 1959 than any other season. Although he only had 395 at bats, he led the American League with a .429 on-base percentage. Gene Woodling Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Gene Woodling Position: Leftfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 5-9 , 195lb (175cm, 88kg) Born: August 16, 1922 in Akron, OH us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1x All-Star 5x World Series 46 16 14 14 14 31 14 14 11 Buy Gene Woodling Baseball Cards - DeansCards.com During a stint with Cleveland in late 1943, he batted .320 in eight games. Obituary. Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. based on information from your browser. advanced statistics (WHIP Ratio & Isolated Power), and unique You hit the least amount of balls down the line in a years time. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder between 1943 and 1962, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees dynasty that won five consecutive World Series championships between 1949 to 1953. He was a coach for the Orioles when Bauer managed them in the 1960's and a scout for the Yankees and Indians. As a member of the New York Yankees, Woodling was part of five consecutive World Series Championships. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. There was a problem getting your location. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The One Who Got Away: Gene Woodling - Pirates Prospects Betty E. Woodling, age 92, formerly of Granger Township, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Plano, Texas. 26-27, 87-90. This is a carousel with slides. More important, he impressed Casey Stengel, who was managing the Oakland Oaks. The Baseball Hall of Fames Library has a good clipping file on Woodling, including a variety of newspaper stories as well as Jack Newcombes The Yankee They Take for Granted, Sport, XIV (Feb. 1953), pp. Betty Woodling Obituary (1922 - 2015) - Medina, OH - Legacy.com George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. Basic HTML code is allowed. Woodling played with six teams during his career, the longest term of service being with the Yankees for six years and 698 of the 1,763 games played of his MLB career. Woodling was appointed on November 20, 1963 as the Orioles' first-base coach by former Yankees teammate Hank Bauer, who had become the team's manager one day earlier. 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Under Vernons tutelage, Woodling enjoyed a good season and a half in Washington, hitting .313 for the Senators in 1961 and .280 for 40 games in 1962, before he was sold to the Mets. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. lol. His career lasted for 17 years starting with Cleveland in 1943 and ending with the 1962 expansion New York Mets. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. He served in the Navy during World War II, playing on Mickey Cochrane's service team. Pete was a loving and devoted husband, dad, granddad and mentor. He was a great provider and caregiver for Milly. They take you right out of innings. I was born in Akron. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. An excellent glove man, he led American League outfielders in fielding percentage in 1952 and 1953 with a record of .996 both years. Still, Woodlings contributions to five straight World Series winners are part of a team record that was matched by only eleven other ballplayersall of whom were his teammates with the New York Yankees. The Sporting News selected him Minor League Player of the Year. I actually gained a lot that one year, Woodling explained in a 1997 interview, by playing with these guys in 1944. He added, Mickey Cochrane said, If you lose, you go overseas! We won something like 50 or 60 games. Nobody ever checks the records. from the SABR BioProject, More Gene Woodling Pages at Baseball Reference. Woodling credited ODoul with helping him get back to the majors: Lefty ODoul, you know, he just couldnt believe that I didnt stay in the big leagues after spring training. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Yes, that was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in! He was one of the youngest players in the league when he started in 1943, and one of the oldest in his last year in 1962. Browse 87 gene woodling stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. That means he has life path number 2. Gene Woodling, who spent 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, died in June at the age of 78. Exceeded rookie limits during 1946 season, View Player Bio This guy got buried in Washington. He earned his doctorate in applied mathematics at the University of Toronto in Canada in 1942, then went to work as a research engineer for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. By the time he retired from the National Leagues New York Mets after the 1962 season, Eugene Richard Gene Woodling had accumulated a number of honors, including batting over .300 five times in his seventeen seasons. He only used about three-quarters of his talent. Failed to delete memorial. Also, his career statistics illustrate he had little problem handling the late-inning or big-game pressures: See, that was my key thing. We got to change something, Lefty said. You know what I used to say? It is a Platform where Influencers can meet up, Collaborate, Get Collaboration opportunities from Brands, and discuss common interests. There was an error deleting this problem. I use an example. In his 17-season career, Woodling batted .284 with 147 home runs and 830 RBI in 1,796 games. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 Gene Woodling Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com He didnt realize how good he was, is what Im trying to say. There they continued to entertain family and friends until their return to Friendswood, in 2018, due to health reasons. Gene homered to lead off the fifth game at Ebbets Field, which was an 11-7 New York victory. As Casey returned to the dugout, he imitated Gene staggering under the ball. [5] He was also a scout for the Yankees and the Indians. Join our linker program. He was quite a character wasnt he? From 1949 through 1952, his hitting helped the New York Yankees win four consecutive World Series titles. While the Yankees had good hitting and good pitching, Woodling, who hated to lose, reflected, You have to have good pitching to win. Thank you for your sweet words, Patsy. This browser does not support getting your location. During that time, Yankee manager Casey Stengel praised the outfielder's ability to run and throw. You know who does that for you? Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Returning to the Barons in 1943, he led his third league with a .344 mark. Thank you for such kind words. Quick Facts Adam celebrated 53rd birthday on April 28. He earned the name "Old Faithful" because of his timely hitting. In 1952, Woodling became the first player to pinch-hit a triple in the World Series. [1][2] His professional baseball career began in 1940 in the Indians' organization. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Gene Woodling Trading Card Values | Sportlots Price Guide During the last eighteen years weve lived about as nice a life as a retired ballplayer could live. gene woodling obituary | July 01 / 2022 | consumer math b unit 3 lesson 3consumer math b unit 3 lesson 3 Peter Golenbock, Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964. mickey mantle longest home runs Do you have a blog? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. [3] He set career-highs in home runs (19), runs batted in (78), and batting (.321) in 1957. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. When you talk about players like that, youre talking about a fine line anyway.. Surviving are his Wife Judy. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. a privately run / non-commercial site in need of financial assistance. The Yankees did nothing but win, so everything worked out great. But he wasnt as good a hitter as Williams. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. I recall the camper in the driveway as you packed for adventure. We will miss you, Dad. Gene Woodling - Society for American Baseball Research I have very fond memories of working with Pete during Shuttle Transportation Systems Operations Contract (STSOC) Proposal 1983-85 when I was working with Ford Aerospace. A system error has occurred. His peak RBI figure came with the Indians in 1957, when he slugged a personal-best 19 homers and batted in 78 runs. San Francisco operated better than three-fourths of the major league clubs.. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. var pfHeaderImgUrl = '';var pfHeaderTagline = '';var pfdisableClickToDel = 0;var pfHideImages = 0;var pfImageDisplayStyle = 'right';var pfDisablePDF = 0;var pfDisableEmail = 0;var pfDisablePrint = 0;var pfCustomCSS = 'https://www.baseball-almanac.com/css/print.css';var pfBtVersion='2';(function(){var js,pf;pf=document.createElement('script');pf.type='text/javascript';pf.src='//cdn.printfriendly.com/printfriendly.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(pf)})(); Did you know that you can compare Gene Woodling to other rookies who also had their Major League debut during the You cant figure these things out. Gene Woodling Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images August 16, 1922 Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Resend Activation Email. Great sport and story teller. June 2, 2001 He probably had a lot to do with me coming to the Yankees. Gene Woodling. Washington rallied for three runs in the ninth as . Paul Fagan owned the ball club, and he was a very, very wealthy man. Gene Woodling - Bio, Age, Wiki, Facts and Family - in4fp.com Gene then a met was about to retire As a player and apparently was All set to join the Yankees. casey stengel fox news So you didnt say that to one of our ballplayers. Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. Woodling would be managed by Stengel for the remainder of the 1962 season. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. In his first season with the Yankees, Woodling shared playing time with Hank Bauer, Johnny Lindell and Cliff Mapes. Gene Woodling prices (Baseball Cards 1988 Pacific Legends) are updated daily for each source listed above. It was a good league. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I hit exceptionally well in Cleveland Stadium when I was with Cleveland, and when I was against them. You can always change this later in your Account settings. After the error, which allowed two runs to score and cost Whitey Ford a shutout, Stengel embarrassed Wood ling after bringing Allie Reynolds in to pitch. And we went over there and won em both in their ballpark. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Learn more about merges. Woodling ended with a .386 on-base percentage and 1,585 career hits in 5,587 at bats. And dont you know? us, Died: cemeteries found in Granger, Medina County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We count our blessings, too. Returning home, he went to spring training with Cleveland in Clearwater, Florida. He was 78. It was a wonderful childhood growing up next door to the Woodlings. Try again. He played all or part of seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians (1943, 1946, 1955-57), Pittsburgh Pirates (1947), New York Yankees (1949-54), Baltimore Orioles (1955, 1958-60), Washington Senators (1961-62), and the New York Mets in their expansion year of 1962. In January 1946 he was mustered out of the Navy. Gene signed with the Cleveland Indians in 1943, spent two years in the United States Navy during World War II, then returned to play . They used to call Hank and I the Gold Dust Twins. Some writer put that on us. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder between 1943 and 1962, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees dynasty that won five consecutive World Series championships between 1949 to 1953. Granger Fairview Cemetery, Granger, OH, High School: Akron East HS (Akron, OH), Debut: ''I thought that was the way it was supposed to be. And now [1997] youve got 30 teams.. I never wanted to hear a ballplayer saying, 'Nice hustling.' But nobody could catch the ball, and nobody could pitch! The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service), Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. Gene Woodling - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference Ultimate Mets Database - Gene Woodling Gene Woodling has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 1983 Card Collectors Company 1953 Bowman Black & White Reprint #31 Gene Woodling: $0.41: 1983 Topps Reprint 52 #99 Gene Woodling: $0.41: 1985 TCMA Playball 1947 #40 Gene Woodling: $0.58: 1988 Pacific Legends I/II #5 Gene Woodling: $0.34: 1989 Swell Baseball Greats #102 Gene Woodling: $0.26: Later I lost track of him. Born May 6, 1945 in Montgomery, he was the youngest son and the twelfth of thirteen children born to the late John S. and Edna P. (Metzger) Woodling. [2] He excelled defensively, leading American League outfielders in fielding or tied for the lead four times, and never made more than three errors in a season during his tenure with the Yankees. on any other website. It was a wonderful time to grow up wasnt it. Phone: 602.496.1460 A native of Akron, Ohio, whose father worked in a rubber factory, Woodling was signed out of high school by a Cleveland Indians scout, Bill Bradley, who had previously discovered Tommy Henrich, originally an Indians minor leaguer but later the Yankee outfield star known as Old Reliable. Gene Woodling Dies at 78; Won 5 Titles With Yankees Hank told him that one day. We were outstanding. The man had incredible patience with his kids! Find out more. mickey mantle longest home runschannel 13 weather girl pregnant; . As an outfielder, he recorded a .989 fielding percentage. He wasnt funny on the other side, with the Yankees. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Gene Woodling (1922-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial He was recruited for Mickey Cochranes Great Lakes team, which included major league stars such as Bob Feller, Johnny Mize, Schoolboy Rowe, and Billy Herman. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His 202 hits included 22 doubles, a league-leading 13 triples, 22 homers, and a career-best 107 RBI. Pete came home from work one day to share an opportunity of a lifetime career move with Milly, to join the NASA group in 1962 that had moved their operations from Langley Field to Houston, Texas. Asked why he hit so well against Cleveland, Woodling replied, I dont know why. Gene Woodling MLB Original Autographed Index Cards I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. He was probably the best public relations man that baseball ever had. You're supposed to do that. Woodling remembered, Well, I had a heck of a year out there. Woodling played exclusively in the outfield in the major leagues, primarily left field. Richie Ashburn [.306] had a good year that year, and Gil Hodges [.252], Frank Thomas [.266]. Gene Woodling Autographed Memorabilia | Signed Photo, Jersey He and Mom set a lasting example for their family. Truly a blessing. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. It is hard but the memories are precious. The mets knowing Woodling a desire let him go free unless the Yankees gave something in a Trade. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was signed by the Yankees after leading four different minor league teams in hitting. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Woodling returned to the Indians along with Billy Cox from the Orioles for Dave Pope, Wally Westlake and cash before the trade deadline on June 15, 1955. He was one of the best first baseman ever, defensively. 0 cemeteries found in Granger, Medina County, Ohio, USA. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1954. ). Joe DiMaggio was in center when we first went there, and then Mantle came. I never broke any records, but I had a good, steady career, and it lasted a long time. The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California Page 27 Born Aug. 4, 1921, in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Bessie (Keefer) Yocum. I looked forward to that extra check every fall.''. You just brought back a fond memory for me as well. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. But I was almost 41 years old. Adam Odom's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl I loved his sense of humor. - Gene Woodling. Im not knocking DiMaggio. CHUCK WOODLING OBITUARY Chuck Woodling, longtime sports editor, beloved husband, father and grandfather, esteemed mentor, and semi-feared slow-pitch softball pitcher, died Nov. 1, 2017, after a nearly four-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia and its complications. Yes! Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. And I did. OF. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Stan Musial, Larry Doby, and Roy Campanella were also His acquaintances. A left-handed batter adept at hitting line drives out of a crouch, Woodling had a .284 batting average for his career, playing for six teams, the last of them the original Mets of 1962. The first five years I was with New York we won pennants and World Series.. Gene Woodling 1943 Cleveland Indians Baseball Signed 3x5 Index Card Deceased $39.99 or Best Offer SPONSORED Gene Woodling (d. 2001) signed autograph Baseball 3x5 Index Card 6059-28 $15.00 $1.00 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED GENE WOODLING Autographed Signed AUTO INDEX CARD 3X5 D. 2001 YANKEES $9.58 Was: $29.95 $3.24 shipping or Best Offer Also, his farmland near Medina, Ohio, allowed him to make good profits. Two-run homers by Brooks Robinson and Ronnie Hansen and a solo smash by Gene Woodling paved the way for Bud Daley's eighth defeat He has won 12. Search instead in Creative? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Or write about sports? We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Pete was up and working on it early in the morning so we could do it again that evening. All rights reserved. [1], Woodling was a left-handed batter known as a line drive hitter who hit over .300 five times during his 17-year career and, had a .318 batting average during his five World Series appearances. I would have to say thats the most thrilling one.. 211 Coleman Strt, Crestview, FL 32536-2607 is the residential address for Adam. My condolences to the loss of your Dad. We didnt lose any.. Thank you for being good neighbors and even better, friends. My wife said they had the cleanest rest rooms of any she saw in ballparks in my whole career., In 1949 the Yankees hired a new manager, Casey Stengel, who had managed Oakland in the PCL in 1948. Pete received a degree in Physics from the College of William and Mary in 1950. In the Midwest, few schools played as many as twenty games in the often-chilly spring weather.
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