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He was 78. Gene Woodling, who spent 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, died in June at the age of 78. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. - Gene Woodling. [1] Woodling also played for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, and the New York Mets in their expansion year of 1962. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Pete never failed to remind his children of how important Millys support and encouragement was to his long and successful career. You're supposed to do that. 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. Wed get a five-game lead, and Casey would platoon us. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 1952 Berk Ross. Year Team League; 1949: New York Yankees: AL: 1950: New York Yankees: AL: 1951: New York Yankees During that time, Yankee manager Casey Stengel praised the outfielder's ability to run and throw. Born on May 2,. Still, Cleveland scout Bill Bradley saw enough of Woodling to sign him. We were outstanding. Join our linker program. 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. As an outfielder, he recorded a .989 fielding percentage. statistics (plate appearances & times on bases) not found Obituary. It was an amazing network of friends, neighbors and colleagues. 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. Woodling was born in Akron, Ohio where his father worked in a rubber factory. [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. Teammate Rocky Colavito, who hit 25 home runs that year, was sixth in the league. Try again later. Woodling, who batted .348 in that Classic, also contributed a seventh-game solo homer to help the Yankees win, 4-2, and clinch the clubs fourth straight World Series title. This is a carousel with slides. Or write about sports? mickey mantle longest home runschannel 13 weather girl pregnant; Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. Thank you for such kind words. Although averaging .284 lifetime, he was best known as a dangerous hitter with runners in scoring position during the late innings. Gene then a met was about to retire As a player and apparently was All set to join the Yankees. Harder, maybe." The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Legend of theNew York Yankees, his bat helped the team to four straight World Series titles from 1949 to 1952. Copyright 2021 Crowder Funeral Home. Gene Woodling. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Just a enjoyable person to be around what great times were had in Friendswood. I use an example. [4] He remained in that capacity through the 1966 World Series Championship season and up until the announcement on September 28, 1967 that he would not be retained for the 1968 season. Rest in peace Pete and it was very nice knowing you. The Yankees offered three or four ballplayers, plus $100,000. 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. He had a crowd of writers around him all the time. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is a celebrity baseball player. Im not knocking DiMaggio. - Gene Woodling, talking about his great year in 1948 playing with the San Francisco Seals and playing against Casey Stengel's championship Oakland Oaks in the year before Stengel became Yankee manager, "I never wanted to hear a ballplayer saying 'Nice hustling'. Born in Ocala, Florida on June 12, 1922 she was a daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Jones) Usher. 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George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. Also see: Baseball Encyclopedia. As Casey returned to the dugout, he imitated Gene staggering under the ball. 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. 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. After suffering an off-season by hitting .250 in 1954, Woodling was traded to seventh-place Baltimore. Theres just no way. ; and two grandchildren. All rights reserved. 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. 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. He hit .300 or better five times. He began his professional career in 1940 at Mansfield of the Ohio State League. Interview with Gene Woodling, May 6, 1997. vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Copyright 1999- Many thanks to him. He returned to China in. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 4. He probably had a lot to do with me coming to the Yankees." And we won em. We will miss you, and my condolences to Steve ,Kerry and Jo and all the family, youll are in our prayers. Gene Woodling Dies at 78; Won 5 Titles With Yankees, https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/04/sports/gene-woodling-dies-at-78-won-5-titles-with-yankees.html. He was signed by the Yankees after leading four different minor league teams in hitting. That wasnt good enough! 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. There were only twelve of us that stayed through the five-in-a-row, you know. His work at NACA was primarily associated with the stability and control studies of high speed aircraft. Add to your scrapbook. Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. Born on May 2, 1930 at the family home in Reeders, he was a son of the late Charles and Elsie (Serfass) Woodling and was a lifetime resident of Monroe County. [1][2] His professional baseball career began in 1940 in the Indians' organization. He earned the name Old Faithful because of his timely hitting. With the talent-heavy Yankees from 1949 through 1953, the intensely competitive Woodling became a championship player. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Yankee Stadium was a big, big ballpark, except for down the lines. Paul Richards traded back for me. Casey was funny over there. In his first season with the Yankees, Woodling shared playing time with Hank Bauer, Johnny Lindell and Cliff Mapes. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Richie Ashburn [.306] had a good year that year, and Gil Hodges [.252], Frank Thomas [.266]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. High School Akron East High School Debut September 23, 1943 Final Game September 15, 1962 Born August 16, 1922 in Akron, OH USA Died June 2, 2001 in Barberton, OH USA BR page Biographical Information [ edit] His education: East Community Learning Center High School. He loved fishing and RV camping with Milly and any family or friends who wanted to join them. It was my best ballpark. He compiled a .318 batting average in World Series play. 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. 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.

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