I played during the best years.. [2] After his playing career, he served several major league teams as a coach and a scout.[1]. After two years with Ford Aerospace and Eagle Engineering, he and Milly both retired and moved to a small fishing lake in East Texas to spend more time together after Millys cancer treatment. So you didnt say that to one of our ballplayers. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Please try again later. He earned the name "Old Faithful" because of his timely hitting. Data Provided By Yankee Stadium was a big, big ballpark, except for down the lines. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Woodling was born in Akron, Ohio where his father worked in a rubber factory. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Stan Musial, Larry Doby, and Roy Campanella were also His acquaintances. 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. inBarberton,OH, Buried: 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. First Mets game: June 17, 1962 Last Mets game: September 16, 1962 Uniform Number: Ronald was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1964. Eugene Richard Woodling Born: August 16, 1922 at Akron, O. Thank you Denise. He would laugh as we towed the Chevy Suburban in on the weekend after we told him how we totally tore off another axle. During those fall classics, the left-handed hitter averaged an impressive .318. He was a great provider and caregiver for Milly. He looked like a traffic cop out there, if you got to the eighth or ninth inning with a one-run lead. While the Yankees had good hitting and good pitching, Woodling, who hated to lose, reflected, You have to have good pitching to win. Returning to the Barons in 1943, he led his third league with a .344 mark. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. Copyright 2021 Crowder Funeral Home. I think what really did it was that Cleveland beat Boston 21 out of 22 in 1954. He had a crowd of writers around him all the time. We were outstanding. During the last eighteen years weve lived about as nice a life as a retired ballplayer could live. Wed get a five-game lead, and Casey would platoon us. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Boston came in to New York, and Boston had to win one, but we had to win both games. We played hard, and thats the reason we won. Then World War II interrupted Woodlings lifeas the war did to the lives of millions of Americans. ''When I go to the ballpark it's all business to me, no nonsense,'' he said. things that made big impressions. I wouldnt trade it for all the tea in China. It was a blessing to have both parents for many years. He didnt realize how good he was, is what Im trying to say. 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. If you can help us improve this players biography,contact us. Pete retired from NASA in 1983. Join our linker program. Thank you for your prayers. Try again later. His education: East Community Learning Center High School. 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. .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ Born April 29, 1928 to Rose and William Lloyd Woodling in Milton, Pennsylvania. The mets knowing Woodling a desire let him go free unless the Yankees gave something in a Trade. Still, Cleveland scout Bill Bradley saw enough of Woodling to sign him. The man had incredible patience with his kids! Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922 (age 78) in Ohio, United States. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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Pete received a degree in Physics from the College of William and Mary in 1950. I could only hit .398, .394, and .385 standing up. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to delete memorial. Kerry, so very sorry to hear of you fathers passing. 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. [1] Woodling died at the age of 78 in a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 2, 2001. Failed to report flower. He hit .300 or better five times. Gene believed training to be a first-class swimmer and being a tough competitor helped him make the big leagues. Thats what Ted wrote on my picture. Gods blessings and comfort to you and your family. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Gene Woodling baseball stats page. We had Allie Reynolds, Vic Raschi, Eddie Lopat, and Whitey Ford. The whole thing became a hassle and As a result Woodling stayed with the mets As a . Since weve been out of baseball, weve been very close. The other Yankees who played in five straight World Series were Johnny Mize, Joe Collins, Vic Raschi, Ed Lopat, and Allie Reynolds. [3] He set career-highs in home runs (19), runs batted in (78), and batting (.321) in 1957. He and Milly worked joyfully to entertain family and friends at every opportunity, wherever they lived. I recall the camper in the driveway as you packed for adventure. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Washington rallied for three runs in the ninth as . The family will gather for a small ceremony in honor of Pete and Milly on June 11, 2022. in Akron, OH We were friends for too many years to count. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gene Woodling I found on Findagrave.com. We will miss you, Dad. Pete never failed to remind his children of how important Millys support and encouragement was to his long and successful career. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Losing a parent is always heartbreaking. As your kids have stated over and over, you and Milly were the perfect example of a good marriage. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. He taught a short time at Newport News High School before accepting a job in 1951 with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), forerunner to NASA, at Langley Research Center in Virginia. Thats the nicest compliment I ever received from a great hitter. San Francisco operated better than three-fourths of the major league clubs.. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. You ought to make Williams hit with one hand, and make Mantle run with one leg!, In 1961, when Woodling was drafted by the new Washington Senators, he wasnt surprised: They were making expansion teams, and they had to have bodies. But Casey was a good manager, a good manager. We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2021, at the age of 83, Marlene Woodling (Torrance, California) passed away. And I did. We specialize in selling high quality collectibles and memorabilia signed by Gene Woodling and guarantee all of our signatures are certified authentic. 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. Do you have a sports website? Thank you. Obituary. Its a God-given talent.. 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 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. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Weve updated the security on the site. His 202 hits included 22 doubles, a league-leading 13 triples, 22 homers, and a career-best 107 RBI. If Mickey would have been with the New York club, hed have been automatic in the Hall of Fame.. 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. Or would you rather have a guy who hits .260 or .270, and drives in, say, 60 runs, and 30 of his runs won ball games? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As Jerry Coleman, the Yankee infielder, remembered it: ''Casey was livid. During a stint with Cleveland in late 1943, he batted .320 in eight games. You can always change this later in your Account settings. . With the talent-heavy Yankees from 1949 through 1953, the intensely competitive Woodling became a championship player. When you talk about players like that, youre talking about a fine line anyway.. During his four playoff runs with the Yankees he hit .318, with three home runs, two triples and five doubles. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Woodling hit a solo home run in each World Series from 1951 through 1953, and, in 1951, helped Allie Reynolds secure his first of two no-hitters on the season, when he homered in a 10 win over Bob Feller and the Indians. Thats what broke our streak. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 - June 2, 2001) was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. 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. The Sporting News selected him Minor League Player of the Year. Susan Carter. A moderate home run hitter, he was in double figures nine different times with a peak of 19 in 1957. Woodling wasn't a flashy player, but he prided himself on delivering timely hits and on his professionalism. ; and two grandchildren. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. A native of Akron, Ohio, the youngest son of Harvey and Alvada Woodling was surrounded by Ohios football-rich tradition. [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. And we did. They had four starters that would win 20 ball games. Most importantly, Woodling helped the New York Yankees win five straight World Series from 1949 through 1953. Verify and try again. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. - Allie Reynolds in The October Twelve, Gene Woodling Autograph on a 1954 Topps Archive (#101), Gene Woodling Miscellaneous Items of Interest. Theres nothing wrong with the career Mantle had. dmaith tv stand with led lights assembly instructions; casey stengel fox newskathryn newton robin newtonkathryn newton robin newton I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. Gene Woodling Shop authentic Gene Woodling autographed memorabilia at SportsCollectibles.com. statistics (plate appearances & times on bases) not found He was probably the best public relations man that baseball ever had. The percentage is against you, and we had the hitters. 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. I hit exceptionally well in Cleveland Stadium when I was with Cleveland, and when I was against them. When I began playing ball, I batted standing straight up. Died: June 2, 2001 at Barberton, O. During his senior year, East Highs swimming coach also became the baseball coach, so Gene was persuaded to try the diamond. vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They said I didnt want to play there, and this stuff. 1870 Paul Fagan owned the ball club, and he was a very, very wealthy man. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Returning home, he went to spring training with Cleveland in Clearwater, Florida. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul H. Woodling Jr. to show support. As an outfielder, he recorded a .989 fielding percentage. After his retirement as a player, Woodling was a Baltimore Orioles coach and a New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians scout, signing Thurman Munson. Did you ever see so many runs scored? During his 21 years with NASA, in Texas, his work was associated with the development and operations of the complex, computer driven, mission simulators utilized by both astronauts and the mission control crews for all phases of mission training. A tough clutch hitter, Woodling made the major leagues to stay only after leading four different minor leagues in hitting. Youre supposed to run hard all the time. 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. 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. Sorry! The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He was signed by the Yankees after leading four different minor league teams in hitting. He wanted the shutout. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Gene Woodling the last time we updated. The recruit (as rookies were often called) led the Class D circuit with a .398 mark and made the All-Star team. And they had Feller, Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, and Bob Lemon. Bats/Throws: L/R. Thats where it all started. But we look at good years different than most people. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. a privately run / non-commercial site in need of financial assistance. There is no such thing as a hitting coach teaching someone how to hit. Theres nothing wrong with the way DiMaggio hit at all. You hit the least amount of balls down the line in a years time. Richie Ashburn [.306] had a good year that year, and Gil Hodges [.252], Frank Thomas [.266]. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Peter Golenbock, Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964. 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. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. He served as the manager of the Athletics in both Kansas City ( 1961 -62) and in Oakland ( 1969 ), as well as the Baltimore Orioles ( 1964 -68), guiding the Orioles to the World Series title in 1966, a four-game sweep over the heavily favored Los Angeles Dodgers. 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. It was a wonderful childhood growing up next door to the Woodlings. of 2 NEXT In January 1946 he was mustered out of the Navy. That wasnt good enough! George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. Who would you rather have? Woodling was inducted into the Baltimore Oriole Hall of Fame, confirming that his Baltimore years were his best in baseball. Its always nice to come back home and do well. - Gene Woodling.
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