There they continued to entertain family and friends until their return to Friendswood, in 2018, due to health reasons. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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? Granger Fairview Cemetery, Granger, OH, High School: Akron East HS (Akron, OH), Debut: Give Mom a hug for all of us.. Gene Woodling prices (Baseball Cards 1988 Pacific Legends) are updated daily for each source listed above. He didnt have to apply himself. Please reset your password. One source says he led four minor leagues in batting, beginning in 1940. The teams played several games on over half a dozen islands before the players resumed their military duties. So Fortunate to grow up in a nice safe neighborhood where everyone took care and watched out for one another. Casey was funny over there. But the writers, they crucified me in Baltimore, they really did. (Age 40-031d) We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He was probably the best public relations man that baseball ever had. On November 17, 1954, a record 17-player deal took place between the Orioles and Yankees, involving Woodling, future 20-game winner Bob Turley and Don Larsen, who would go on to pitch a perfect game in the 1956 World Series for New York. June 2, 2001 It was a wonderful time to grow up wasnt it. Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. During the last eighteen years weve lived about as nice a life as a retired ballplayer could live. He was signed by the Yankees after leading four different minor league teams in hitting. At Flint of the Class C Michigan State League, he paced the hitters with a .394 mark. Woodling ended with a .386 on-base percentage and 1,585 career hits in 5,587 at bats. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. dmaith tv stand with led lights assembly instructions; casey stengel fox newskathryn newton robin newtonkathryn newton robin newton I always felt that I could hit any pitcher.''. The owner was great, and Seals Stadium was a beautiful ballpark. The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball, second edition, 1997. Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology, it means he is motivated by community, harmony, and relationships. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Gene Woodling, who spent 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, died in June at the age of 78. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. Most importantly, Woodling helped the New York Yankees win five straight World Series from 1949 through 1953. document.write(update); Following the 1943 season, he enlisted in the Navy and was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in North Chicago. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Join our linker program. 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You knew who was going to pitch. And in our day with the Yankees, you never used the words, Nice hustle. That was an insult. He only used about three-quarters of his talent. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. And you realize what double plays do? Resend Activation Email. Great sport and story teller. 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. My condolences on the recent passing of your father as well as your mom. Thank you Denise. He mostly played left field (1,208 games) when he entered the majors, but appeared in 325 contests in right field and played 93 games in center. It still wasnt 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. We will miss you, Dad. That dont go over too good with fans, and they booed me. 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. Thank you, my friend. Find out more. I remember best about Pete what a joy it was working with him in the great manned space missions. 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. He looked like a traffic cop out there, if you got to the eighth or ninth inning with a one-run lead. Richie Ashburn [.306] had a good year that year, and Gil Hodges [.252], Frank Thomas [.266]. 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. Bauer and I wanted to kill him. Woodling wasn't a flashy player, but he prided himself on delivering timely hits and on his professionalism. A moderate home run hitter, he was in double figures nine different times with a peak of 19 in 1957. We were friends for too many years to count. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. I would have to say that was my biggest break there, going with San Francisco and [manager] Lefty ODoul. In 1952, Woodling became the first player to pinch-hit a triple in the World Series. Would I want to go back today? ''I don't feel it was unfair how good the Yankees were,'' Woodling once said. All rights reserved. Do you have a sports website? ''You don't tell me to hustle. 1870 Woodling was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 23, 1943, with the Cleveland Indians. Theres no two hitters who do the same things. It just happened, and against good pitching. Yeah, Casey got a good view of me. Thats pretty good pitching!. Later I lost track of him. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Source: Gene Woodling. Just a enjoyable person to be around what great times were had in Friendswood. 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 It was a good league. 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. September 23, 1943 There was a problem getting your location. With them, Woodling had what was probably his best year, 1953. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. When he got back to the dugout, he paced up and down, pushing his hands up and pushing Woodling back.