Gene Woodling prices (Baseball Cards 1988 Pacific Legends) are updated daily for each source listed above. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Then came a premature announcement and the whole thing was snap used. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You're supposed to do that. Gene Woodling Date and Place of Birth: August 16, 1922 Akron, Ohio Died: June 2, 2001 Barberton, Ohio Baseball Experience: Major League Position: Outfield Rank: Unknown Military Unit: US Navy Area Served: Pacific Theater of Operations Eugene R "Gene" Woodling was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 16, 1922. Rest In Peace, Pete . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Theres no two hitters who do the same things. Still, Cleveland scout Bill Bradley saw enough of Woodling to sign him. As Casey returned to the dugout, he imitated Gene staggering under the ball. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 0 cemeteries found in Granger, Medina County, Ohio, USA. 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. The Yankees did nothing but win, so everything worked out great. My condolences to the loss of your Dad. His career lasted for 17 years starting with Cleveland in 1943 and ending with the 1962 expansion New York Mets. a privately run / non-commercial site in need of financial assistance. Kerry, so very sorry to hear of you fathers passing. We specialize in selling high quality collectibles and memorabilia signed by Gene Woodling and guarantee all of our signatures are certified authentic. Would I want to go back today? His 27 postseason hits included five doubles, two triples, and three home runs. Register now to join us on March 10-12, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Gene Woodling, whose smooth batting swing and superb play in left field helped the Yankees win five consecutive World Series championships, died Saturday at a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio. . He loved playing with little kids because everything is new and exciting to them. Gene played football and basketball in high school, but he came from a family known for good swimmers. He returned to China in. Surviving are his Wife Judy. things that made big impressions. Did you ever see so many runs scored? But the writers, they crucified me in Baltimore, they really did. Born Aug. 4, 1921, in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Bessie (Keefer) Yocum. This page was last edited on 24 June 2013, at 14:18. But down the lines dont mean nothing. He recalled, I hit one off of Johnny Podres leading off to dead center. There were only twelve of us that stayed through the five-in-a-row, you know. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922. Make sure you enter the (*) required information where indicated. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Roger Craig lost 24 games that year and probably pitched the best baseball that he pitched in his career. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. That ball club operated a lot better than the major league clubs. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 - June 2, 2001) was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. Year Team League; 1949: New York Yankees: AL: 1950: New York Yankees: AL: 1951: New York Yankees No way. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5861204/gene-woodling. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. That was sacrilegious in those days. statistics (plate appearances & times on bases) not found Born on May 2,. In the 1953 World Series, the Yankees beat the Dodgers in six games. The Yankees offered three or four ballplayers, plus $100,000. Pete is survived by his children Kerry (Bob) Aguirre, Jo (Don) Leach, Steve (Megan) Woodling; Siblings Anna Mae Harpster and Alice Dimler; Nephews Jeff (Pam) Harpster, Tim (Vicki) Harpster, Jay Dimler and Jim (Bobbie) Sawyer; Niece Betsy (Jim) Baker; Eleven Grandchildren, thirteen Great Grandchildren, and three Great Great Grandchildren. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Those were good days on Imperial Dr #148. I thought that was the way it was supposed to be! Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. Woodling was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 23, 1943, with the Cleveland Indians. Then we went on and won five World Series in a row. update=copyright.getFullYear(); He could really play. Find out more. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A star in his own right, he hit over .300 five times. For he and Millys 50th Anniversary he reminisced about fishing: Freshwater in 3 countries and 12 states including 16 man-made lakes in Texas and 12 varieties of fish; Saltwater in Gulf of Mexico (from Florida to Padre Island), Atlantic (from Virginia Beach to Florida Keys) and Pacific (from Alaska to Ixtapa, Mexico) including 8 varieties of fish and 2 varieties of crab; Most memorable were the unique, single, trips but also enjoyed the many picnic lunches on the lake with family and not catching a thing. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He and Milly worked joyfully to entertain family and friends at every opportunity, wherever they lived. Both played in the Army-Navy Service World Series in Honolulu in September 1944. Would you rather have a guy hit 40 home runs and drive in 110 runs, and his RBIs probably won you 10 or 11 ball games? Pete retired from NASA in 1983. ''I always said what I felt. San Francisco operated better than three-fourths of the major league clubs.. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. It is a Platform where Influencers can meet up, Collaborate, Get Collaboration opportunities from Brands, and discuss common interests. He was quite a character wasnt he? And we went over there and won em both in their ballpark. Gene Woodling had a .284 average over his career. Tutored by Lefty O'Doul, the Seals' manager, who had been a two-time National League batting champion, Woodling led the league in hitting with a .385 average. [1], "Gene Woodling Dies at 78; Won 5 Titles With Yankees", "The Baseball Biography Project: Gene Woodling", "Cleveland Swaps Westlake, Pope for Woodling and Billy Cox,", Gene Woodling Oral History Interview (1 of 3) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, Gene Woodling Oral History Interview (2 of 3) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, Gene Woodling Oral History Interview (3 of 3) - National Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Collection, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gene_Woodling&oldid=1142741756, September 23,1943,for theCleveland Indians, September 15,1962,for theNew York Mets, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 03:25. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Woodlings statistics, including his minor league record, are in the Baseball Register for 1963. gene woodling obituary | July 01 / 2022 | consumer math b unit 3 lesson 3consumer math b unit 3 lesson 3 He was fun-loving and silly but serious when teaching his kids the importance of honesty, integrity, responsibility and fidelity. He had the guts of a burglar, to bring me back in that town. Thank you too Susan! This account has been disabled. I think one year a writer compiled that we hit into 88 less ground-ball double plays than any other team in the league. We got to fooling around in the batting cage, and he moved me up close to the plate, feet together, and changed the position of my bat. But I was almost 41 years old. Woodling remained with the Yankees through the 1954 season, then went to the Baltimore Orioles in a 17-player trade bringing pitchers Don Larsen and Bob Turley to New York. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. 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. Ive got a picture here from Ted Williams, who I played against for years, who said I was the toughest guy that he ever played against in the eighth or ninth inning. cemeteries found in Granger, Medina County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Lopez lasted just 61 games with the Indians before his big league career was over. The first five years I was with New York we won pennants and World Series.. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Copyright 2021 Crowder Funeral Home. The owner was great, and Seals Stadium was a beautiful ballpark. John was born April 11, 1926. GREAT NEWS! You know who does that for you? Nobody ever checks the records. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Woodling remembered, Well, I had a heck of a year out there. 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. vs. BOS 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: We had Allie Reynolds, Vic Raschi, Eddie Lopat, and Whitey Ford. We were outstanding. Try again later. After suffering an off-season by hitting .250 in 1954, Woodling was traded to seventh-place Baltimore. on any other website. He was 76. You cant figure these things out. Woodling had been in failing health since suffering a stroke in 1997, his wife, Betty, said. This is a carousel with slides. Then when we get down close, we play against everybody? Actually, that was no big deal. And they had Feller, Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, and Bob Lemon. But the next year at Class A Wilkes-Barre of the Eastern League, Gene broke his ankle sliding into home plate. Try again. During that time, Yankee manager Casey Stengel praised the outfielder's ability to run and throw. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Stengel generally platooned him with right-hander Hank Bauer, but each averaged 400 at bats per season. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. A few months before he turned 40, he was sent to the New York Mets, where old Yankees manager Casey Stengel was working on his latest project, the newborn Mets. Its fun to hear others who saw it too! Exceeded rookie limits during 1946 season, View Player Bio As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Theres nothing wrong with the career Mantle had. Great sport and story teller. . Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. He didnt realize how good he was, is what Im trying to say. Bauer and I wanted to kill him. We used to call Gene, Rock. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. He wasnt funny on the other side, with the Yankees. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Playing alongside Joe DiMaggio and then Mickey Mantle, Woodling was among eight players who appeared in every victorious Yankee World Series from 1949 to 1953. And the same sweet message back to you Susan. See: http://www.paperofrecord.com/default.asp. His baseball career was interrupted by his military service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But with the Mets, I got a lot of laughs with Casey! In the eighth or ninth inning, I won ball games. Gene Woodling, whose smooth batting swing and superb play in left field helped the Yankees win five consecutive World Series championships, died Saturday at a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio.. In fact, I consider 1959 my best year.. I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. Woodling's overall hitting skills compare very favorably with those of his Baltimore Orioles teammate, Bob Nieman, who played several fewer years. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 June 2, 2001) was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Wed get a five-game lead, and Casey would platoon us. September 16, 1962 Weve updated the security on the site.