I looked forward to that extra check every fall.''. He was as hard as one. Please reset your password. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. After his retirement as a player, Woodling was a Baltimore Orioles coach and a New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians scout, signing Thurman Munson. August 16, 1922 And we won em. He flew us back home all the time for our families. Casey got a lot of publicity out of it, but the press overplayed that. But some teammates recalled him screaming at Stengel when his name was left off the lineup card. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He is a celebrity baseball player. Casey was funny over there. Phone: 602.496.1460 While Woodling was with the Yankees, the team won five consecutive World Series (194953). He hit .309 for the 1952 Yankees and .306 the following season, and he had three home runs in World Series action. Lo and behold, [in Baltimore] I was getting only one base hit a week. lol. Gene believed training to be a first-class swimmer and being a tough competitor helped him make the big leagues. We all were https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=Gene_Woodling&oldid=778526, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball. I use an example. Basic HTML code is allowed. If hed have been a little more on determination like DiMaggio. Just a enjoyable person to be around what great times were had in Friendswood. Try again later. We will miss you, and my condolences to Steve ,Kerry and Jo and all the family, youll are in our prayers. It was a good league. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. This article will clarify Gene Woodling's Wiki, Wife, Biography, Obituary, lesser-known facts, and other information. 211 Coleman Strt, Crestview, FL 32536-2607 is the residential address for Adam. The Sporting News selected him Minor League Player of the Year. I treasure that compliment, coming from Ted. We specialize in selling high quality collectibles and memorabilia signed by Gene Woodling and guarantee all of our signatures are certified authentic. Called up to Pittsburgh in September, he hit .266 with 10 RBI in 22 games. We used to call Gene, Rock. In my day, you couldnt get enough good pitching for 16 big league teams. Born in Ocala, Florida on June 12, 1922 she was a daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Jones) Usher. In his career, he hit .284 with 147 home runs, 830 RBI and 29 stolen bases. That was sacrilegious in those days. I was born in Akron. It still wasnt enough. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. He said everyone was either too young or too old. [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. Medina County Gazette Newspaper Archives (1870-1979) Browse by Year 1870-1979 (46 years available). He is a celebrity baseball player. Anyone can read what you share. He was 78. Learn more about managing a memorial .
Gene Woodling MLB Original Autographed Index Cards I hit exceptionally well in Cleveland Stadium when I was with Cleveland, and when I was against them. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Its always nice to come back home and do well. (Please note: For some informations, we can only point to external links). DiMaggio was a very determined guy, you know. Harder, maybe." - Allie Reynolds in The October Twelve He played against a hell of a lot of ballplayers!, Asked whether Ted Williams was the greatest hitter, Woodling replied, DiMaggio was a great ballplayer.
Gene Woodling - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference Failed to remove flower. Averaging 394 at-bats per season, his five-year figures featured a .291 batting average, 66 runs scored, and 59 RBI, plus he led the league in on-base percentage in 1953 with a .429 mark. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Gene Woodling the last time we updated. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I hit around .385, and the Yankees bought me. [2] After his playing career, he served several major league teams as a coach and a scout.[1]. June 15 was trading deadline, and [manager] Paul Richards said, I better get you outta here before they kill you! So he traded me over to Cleveland. Right-center and left-center is where you hit most of the balls. Then when we get down close, we play against everybody? Actually, that was no big deal. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. What a blessed childhood we had! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And now [1997] youve got 30 teams.. This page was last edited on 24 June 2013, at 14:18. And they had Feller, Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, and Bob Lemon. Phoenix, AZ 85004 He wasnt funny on the other side, with the Yankees. Pete received a degree in Physics from the College of William and Mary in 1950. Then World War II interrupted Woodlings lifeas the war did to the lives of millions of Americans. "I think I hit about .900 against (Stengel's) club. In 1952, Woodling became the first player to pinch-hit a triple in the World Series. 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 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. Bats/Throws: L/R. on any other website. Lopez lasted just 61 games with the Indians before his big league career was over. There they continued to entertain family and friends until their return to Friendswood, in 2018, due to health reasons. Carroll H. (Pete) Woodling - Crowder Funeral Home Carroll H. (Pete) Woodling 16May Posted by Crowder Funeral Home - Pearland 24 comments Born April 29, 1928 to Rose and William Lloyd Woodling in Milton, Pennsylvania. Woodling had been in failing health since suffering a stroke in 1997, his wife, Betty, said. He probably had a lot to do with me coming to the Yankees."
Gene Woodling Dies at 78; Won 5 Titles With Yankees His peak RBI figure came with the Indians in 1957, when he slugged a personal-best 19 homers and batted in 78 runs. Get the best deals on Gene Woodling Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Joe DiMaggio was in center when we first went there, and then Mantle came. Wed get down to a tie or one or two games ahead, wed play every day. He didnt realize how good he was, is what Im trying to say. The Gene Woodling trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where Gene Woodling has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as it relates to baseball. document.write(update); Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. He probably had a lot to do with me coming to the Yankees. Woodling crowded the plate with his stocky 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame and was a difficult batter to strike out. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Losing a parent is always heartbreaking. He was as hard as one. But the next year at Class A Wilkes-Barre of the Eastern League, Gene broke his ankle sliding into home plate. 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. Many thanks to him. background-image:unset;
Milly and Pete celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on January 19, 2021 but said a tearful goodbye to his sweet life-companion and greatest friend, Milly, on June 29, 2021. I had three real good years for Baltimore. The Pirates sold him to the San Francisco Seals of the AAA Pacific Coast League in 1948. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Besides me, theres only six left [in 1997], Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Hank Bauer, Jerry Coleman, Bobby Brown, and Charlie Silvera. He had a crowd of writers around him all the time. Lopez was a veteran by then, while the 24-year-old Woodling had played 69 big league games and served two full seasons (1944-45) in the military during WWII. Granger Fairview Cemetery, Granger, OH, High School: Akron East HS (Akron, OH), Debut: Pete will truly be missed, it was a honor to be able to grow up as a family friend and be able to admire him as gentle, kind, considerate, intelligent human that he was. At Flint of the Class C Michigan State League, he paced the hitters with a .394 mark.
In five World Series, he posted a batting line of .318/.442/.529. (Age 21-038d, You cant figure these things out. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 - June 2, 2001) won four minor league batting titles and was, in Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel's opinion, the best left fielder he had ever managed. He was so funny and I have such fond memories of him as I ran through your back yard going to play with friends on the other side of the street. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Ronald was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1964. But I was almost 41 years old. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in.
Baseball in Wartime - George Wilson We do have so many good memories. Or write about sports? But he wasnt as good a hitter as Williams. Everybody looks at the bat. 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. Woodling averaged an even .300 with 14 round-trippers and 77 RBI in 1959, after hitting .275 with 15 home runs and 65 RBI in his first full season with the Orioles. He was one of the best first baseman ever, defensively. Woodling suffered a crippling stroke on December 9, 1997, and he was not able to speak again. You will be missed sweet friend. 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. You know what I used to say? in Akron, OH 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 Returning home, he went to spring training with Cleveland in Clearwater, Florida.
Gene Woodling Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com But down the lines dont mean nothing. ''Well, he can play all he wants over here.''. 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. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul H. Woodling Jr. of Macungie, Pennsylvania, born in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 5, 2021, at the age of 49, leaving to mourn family and friends. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922 (age 78) in Ohio, United States. It was a wonderful time to grow up wasnt it. And you realize what double plays do? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Woodling led three minor leagues in hitting before making his debut with the Indians late in the 1943 season. ''I liked Stengel, but I did a lot of fussing with him,'' Woodling recalled. In his first season with the Yankees, Woodling shared playing time with Hank Bauer, Johnny Lindell and Cliff Mapes. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Gene Woodling.
Gene Woodling -- Part of Yankees' amazing title run Woodling would be managed by Stengel for the remainder of the 1962 season. He led American League outfielders in fielding or tied for the lead four times, and in his six years with the Yankees he never made more than three errors in a season. In 1947 the Pirates optioned Woodling to Newark, a Yankee farm club in the Triple-A International League.
Paul H. Woodling Jr. Obituary - Echovita The Yankees did nothing but win, so everything worked out great. I will always remember the laughs we shared as we made our homes in Friendswood.The stories brought laughs which was typical of Pete He was fun to share stories.It was a joy to know. He wanted the shutout. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The owner was great, and Seals Stadium was a beautiful ballpark. It was an amazing network of friends, neighbors and colleagues. Susan Carter. 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: Paper of Record has a number of newspapers archived and indexed, including The Sporting News from 1886-2003. . The man had incredible patience with his kids! 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. We had very similar careers, except that I played longer than Hank., Reflecting on his favorite World Series, Woodling observed, Theyre all a great thing. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Data Provided By
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An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Once I said that the Yankee uniform didn't make me a ballplayer. Gene Woodling has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. 9,535th in major league history) He was quite a character wasnt he? But the writers, they crucified me in Baltimore, they really did. Browse 87 gene woodling stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. [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. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Of course, Cleveland was always good competition, because of the pitching, you know. The Lopez-Woodling trade occurred on December 7, 1946. Sorry! I think what really did it was that Cleveland beat Boston 21 out of 22 in 1954. Woodling finished the tour on Saipan, where he saw combat action. He and Milly worked joyfully to entertain family and friends at every opportunity, wherever they lived.
Medina County Gazette Newspaper Archives | NewspaperArchive ''I thought that was the way it was supposed to be. I would have to say that was my biggest break there, going with San Francisco and [manager] Lefty ODoul. .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ Glad you will be joining Milly. Try again. Pete was a loving and devoted husband, dad, granddad and mentor. Eugene Richard Woodling Born: August 16, 1922 at Akron, O. 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. Try again later. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. He had been more interested in swimming in high school since his older brother had been a national swimming champion. Lopez was a veteran by then, while the 24-year-old Woodling had played 69 big league games and served two full seasons (1944-45) in the. I loved his sense of humor. Asked about Casey Stengel platooning him with Hank Bauer during the Yankee years, Woodling said, Casey only platooned us in about seven games a year. You're supposed to do that." All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. John Kent Woodling Obituary OBITUARY John Kent Woodling April 11, 1926 - August 8, 2021 John Kent Woodling, age 95, of Whittier, California passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Although he only had 395 at bats, he led the American League with a .429 on-base percentage. Give Mom a hug for all of us.. See: http://www.paperofrecord.com/default.asp. Pete received a degree in Physics from the College of William and Mary in 1950. That dont go over too good with fans, and they booed me. Gene homered to lead off the fifth game at Ebbets Field, which was an 11-7 New York victory. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. His lifetime on-base percentage is a very lofty .386 - way above average. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In addition to his wife, of Medina, Ohio, Woodling is survived by a son, Gene, of Akron; two daughters, Pamela Golden, of Medina, and Kimberly Struble, of Plano, Tex. He was stationed not far from Pearl Harbor, along with many Navy recruits and athletes, including ballplayers like Virgil Trucks, who became a close friend. Asked why he hit so well against Cleveland, Woodling replied, I dont know why. After three years at Cleveland, you know what happened? Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He played alongside baseball legends like Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. Born April 29, 1928 to Rose and William Lloyd Woodling in Milton, Pennsylvania. In early 1945, the Navy organized two all-star teams to tour the western Pacific islands and entertain sailors and soldiers. He began his professional career in 1940 at Mansfield of the Ohio State League. The principals going to New York included right-handers Bob Turley and Don Larsen.
Gene Woodling Baseball Sports Trading Cards & Accessories We present them here for purely educational purposes. The whole thing became a hassle and As a result Woodling stayed with the mets As a . Dont forget, I helped the Mets lose 120 games, Woodling remarked. I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. Purchase a Gene Woodling from the experts at Sports Collectibles. Milly and Petes children, Kerry, Jo and Steve consider it a blessing to have enjoyed so many years of love and security under the care of two people who lived with such passion and integrity. But to get down to that one thing, hitting, it was Williams. Thank you too Susan! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. Oops, we were unable to send the email.
Ronald E. Woodling | News, Sports, Jobs - Muncy Luminary And I did. A star in his own right, he hit over .300 five times. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Members of the Milton High School Class of 1971 hold their 40-year reunion in the Watson Inn, Watsontown, and a tailgate get-together the night before at Milton Alumni Field. . Harder, maybe." The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. In the 1953 World Series, the Yankees beat the Dodgers in six games. 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. update=copyright.getFullYear();
Muncie Evening Press from Muncie, Indiana Page 10 ''You don't tell me to hustle. Stan Musial, Larry Doby, and Roy Campanella were also His acquaintances. However, his swim coach also coached baseball during Woodling's senior year in high school, and induced Gene to try baseball. Andrea, how sweet!!! If I remember right, he retired as a Divisional Chief of Training Division. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Year Team League; 1949: New York Yankees: AL: 1950: New York Yankees: AL: 1951: New York Yankees And the same sweet message back to you Susan. With them, Woodling had what was probably his best year, 1953. Explaining why 1959 the only year in which he made the All-Star team was his best year, Woodling observed, I had good years at New York and Cleveland. [1] Woodling died at the age of 78 in a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 2, 2001. 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. We have set your language to Gene played football and basketball in high school, but he came from a family known for good swimmers. He was released before the 1963 season, after publicly criticizing the front office's contract negotiations with Marv Throneberry. He earned the name "Old Faithful" because of his timely hitting. But we look at good years different than most people. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. And we went over there and won em both in their ballpark. He earned the name Old Faithful because of his timely hitting. Theres nothing wrong with the way DiMaggio hit at all.