Paper of Record has a number of newspapers archived and indexed, including The Sporting News from 1886-2003. We have set your language to Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. I hit around .385, and the Yankees bought me. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. I had a good year, too [.274 in 81 games]. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. He had the guts of a burglar, to bring me back in that town. us, Died: Gene Woodling's It was an amazing network of friends, neighbors and colleagues. With the talent-heavy Yankees from 1949 through 1953, the intensely competitive Woodling became a championship player. Woodling was appointed on November 20, 1963 as the Orioles' first-base coach by former Yankees teammate Hank Bauer, who had become the team's manager one day earlier. Do you have a blog? Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. Returning home, he went to spring training with Cleveland in Clearwater, Florida. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. 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: In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 4. While the Yankees had good hitting and good pitching, Woodling, who hated to lose, reflected, You have to have good pitching to win. Gene Woodling had 147 home runs over his career. [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. He hit .300 or better five times. Thanks for sharing that memory of Dad! Theres just no way. 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. Yes! 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. Those were good days on Imperial Dr #148. He flew us back home all the time for our families. After his retirement as a player, Woodling was a Baltimore Orioles coach and a New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians scout, signing Thurman Munson. Now he wanted the sweep. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The Man upstairs. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Gene Woodling the last time we updated. Register now to join us on March 10-12, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. Make sure you enter the (*) required information where indicated. ''I tell you, I prayed a lot out there,'' he once said. Medina County Gazette Newspaper Archives (1870-1979) Browse by Year 1870-1979 (46 years available). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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? Gene recalled, Johnny Lindell hit the big home run. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922 (age 78) in Ohio, United States. Woodling ended with a .386 on-base percentage and 1,585 career hits in 5,587 at bats. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Great sport and story teller. I would have to say that was my biggest break there, going with San Francisco and [manager] Lefty ODoul. Frances U. Woodling RUMFORD - Mrs. Frances U. Woodling, 94, died Monday March 20, 2017 at the Rumford Community Home where she resided. I never wanted to hear a ballplayer saying, 'Nice hustling.' His peak RBI figure came with the Indians in 1957, when he slugged a personal-best 19 homers and batted in 78 runs. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Life path 2s are peacekeepers who aim to achieve balance, specifically when it comes to their relationships. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Gene Woodling, who spent 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, died in June at the age of 78. He loved fishing and RV camping with Milly and any family or friends who wanted to join them. Dont forget, I helped the Mets lose 120 games, Woodling remarked. I always felt that I could hit any pitcher.''. But it was a fine World Series for Woodling, who hit .429 over the four games to tie the Phillies' Granny Hamner for batting honors. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. His career lasted for 17 years starting with Cleveland in 1943 and ending with the 1962 expansion New York Mets. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Yes, that was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in! Gene Woodling weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. In Yankee Stadium, theyd have been running in after the ball! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. - Allie Reynolds in The October Twelve, Gene Woodling Autograph on a 1954 Topps Archive (#101), Gene Woodling Miscellaneous Items of Interest. He looked like a traffic cop out there, if you got to the eighth or ninth inning with a one-run lead. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. background-color:#ba3434; 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. The Navy big guns included Detroits Virgil Trucks and Barney McCosky, Washingtons Mickey Vernon, Cincinnatis Johnny Vander Meer, Philadelphias Pinky May, and Brooklyns Pee Wee Reese. Paul Richards traded back for me. . Gene Woodling Stats, Fantasy & News. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Thank you for being good neighbors and even better, friends. HANK BAUER OBITUARY Hank Bauer, a hard-hitting, hard-nosed outfielder for the New York Yankees and former major league manager who made his home in the Kansas City area, died today after a. Many thanks to him. The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball, second edition, 1997. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was fun-loving and silly but serious when teaching his kids the importance of honesty, integrity, responsibility and fidelity. You're supposed to do that. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Peter Golenbock, Dynasty: The New York Yankees, 1949-1964. Boston came in to New York, and Boston had to win one, but we had to win both games. Some defensive statistics Copyright Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2022. Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology, it means he is motivated by community, harmony, and relationships. There is no such thing as a hitting coach teaching someone how to hit. Phone: 602.496.1460 We were outstanding. As an outfielder, he recorded a .989 fielding percentage. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Search instead in Creative? And you cant find the reasons why, because you try to hit everywhere. From 1949 through 1952, his hitting helped the New York Yankees win four consecutive World Series titles. More important, he impressed Casey Stengel, who was managing the Oakland Oaks. We were friends for too many years to count. Under Vernons tutelage, Woodling enjoyed a good season and a half in Washington, hitting .313 for the Senators in 1961 and .280 for 40 games in 1962, before he was sold to the Mets. Then World War II interrupted Woodlings lifeas the war did to the lives of millions of Americans. 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. Then they traded me to Pittsburgh for Al Lopez. He batted .188 in 150 plate appearances for the Indians. Although essentially the regular left fielder after that, he was occasionally platooned by Stengel. We used to call Gene, Rock. 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 I recall the camper in the driveway as you packed for adventure. And dont you know? We could all run. Glad you will be joining Milly. Also, his career statistics illustrate he had little problem handling the late-inning or big-game pressures: See, that was my key thing. Data Provided By His older brother Red won a national title while swimming for Ohio State University. Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. Pete came home from work one day to share an opportunity of a lifetime career move with Milly, to join the NASA group in 1962 that had moved their operations from Langley Field to Houston, Texas. I enjoyed working With Pete in several task during the early days of NASA at Langley and after the move to Houston. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. Gene played football and basketball in high school, but he came from a family known for good swimmers. So Fortunate to grow up in a nice safe neighborhood where everyone took care and watched out for one another. He was probably the best public relations man that baseball ever had. Ronald was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1964. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 June 2, 2001) was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. But the writers, they crucified me in Baltimore, they really did. George R. Woodling, 91, of Stroud Township, died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. In his 17-season career, Woodling batted .284 with 147 home runs and 830 RBI in 1,796 games. Truly a blessing. John was born April 11, 1926. Casey was funny over there. Please try again later. All rights reserved. Wed get a five-game lead, and Casey would platoon us. [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. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. His 202 hits included 22 doubles, a league-leading 13 triples, 22 homers, and a career-best 107 RBI. The family will gather for a small ceremony in honor of Pete and Milly on June 11, 2022. Mantles the only guy in baseball who could bunt one-hop to the pitcher and beat it out. Thats pretty good pitching!. You cant figure these things out. The Yankees did nothing but win, so everything worked out great. Baseball may have gotten me in the door, he said, but I did a good job for these companies, and I worked for Eaton for years. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Harder, maybe." - Allie Reynolds in The October Twelve Failed to delete memorial. 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. If I remember right, he retired as a Divisional Chief of Training Division. [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. 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 Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, Last-Modified: February 27, 2023 2:14 AM EST. See: http://www.paperofrecord.com/default.asp. As a member of the New York Yankees, Woodling was part of five consecutive World Series Championships. He was 78. 0 cemeteries found in Granger, Medina County, Ohio, USA. He was a key outfielder on the New York Yankees' teams that won the World Series from 1949-53. 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 have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, USA. 1870 Source: Gene Woodling. 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. Paul Fagan owned the ball club, and he was a very, very wealthy man. That's an insult. 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. What a kind remembrance. 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. He only used about three-quarters of his talent. We got to change something, Lefty said. But the next year at Class A Wilkes-Barre of the Eastern League, Gene broke his ankle sliding into home plate. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again. A tough clutch hitter, Woodling made the major leagues to stay only after leading four different minor leagues in hitting. I could only hit .398, .394, and .385 standing up. DiMaggio was a very determined guy, you know. Nobody ever checks the records. And they had Feller, Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, and Bob Lemon. The Lopez-Woodling trade occurred on December 7, 1946. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. copyright=new Date(); 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. Ronald Eugene Woodling, 73, of Chicago, died peacefully with his son at his side on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Seasons Hospice in Chicago, IL of kidney complications. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? But I was almost 41 years old. He began his professional career in 1940 at Mansfield of the Ohio State League. Thank you too Susan! June 2, 2001 She was married in 1944 to William H. Woodling, who passed away in 1986, breaking a 42-year marital union. But he was probably one of the best all-around first basemen thats ever played baseball. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922. . 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. After playing with the Orioles, with the Indians for a second time, the Orioles again and then the expansion Washington Senators, Woodling was bought by the Mets in June 1962 and reunited with Stengel. 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 died on June 2, 2001, Barberton, OH. Bats/Throws: L/R. During his senior year, East Highs swimming coach also became the baseball coach, so Gene was persuaded to try the diamond. San Francisco operated better than three-fourths of the major league clubs.. I led every minor league I was in in hitting, Woodling recalled in 1997, and when I got to the big leagues, they said I couldnt hit. All rights reserved. Asked why he hit so well against Cleveland, Woodling replied, I dont know why. We have three healthy children, so weve had a pretty nice life., Gene, who married childhood sweetheart Betty Nicely in 1942, observed, Im very, very pleased with the career I had. In the Midwest, few schools played as many as twenty games in the often-chilly spring weather. You played a week in a town, and had every Monday off. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. They're sensitive empaths, so they can pick up the emotions of others, and they're generally reserved and kindhearted. But he wasnt as good a hitter as Williams. We connect brands with social media talent to create quality sponsored content, east community learning center high school. a privately run / non-commercial site in need of financial assistance. in Akron, OH trey lance draft class. [5] He was also a scout for the Yankees and the Indians. During the last eighteen years weve lived about as nice a life as a retired ballplayer could live. Of course, Cleveland was always good competition, because of the pitching, you know. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. One source: Gene Woodling's New York Times obituary. Washington rallied for three runs in the ninth as . Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. His baseball career was interrupted by his military service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. Surviving are his Wife Judy. 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. If He says youre gonna hit, youll hit until youre 100. He was an outstanding baserunner. He called on Reynolds. In fact, I consider 1959 my best year.. 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. He was 76. We will miss you, and my condolences to Steve ,Kerry and Jo and all the family, youll are in our prayers. Everybody looks at the bat. Woodling wound up in Hawaii in late 1944. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. If hed have been a little more on determination like DiMaggio. Year Team League; 1949: New York Yankees: AL: 1950: New York Yankees: AL: 1951: New York Yankees Unresolved: Release in which this issue/RFE will be addressed. 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. "Gene (Woodling) played right field. Gene Woodling played for 6 teams; the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators and New York Mets. Then the year Cleveland beat us [in 1954], they won 111 games, and we won more than we ever won, 103 games. It still wasnt enough. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Mickey should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rest in peace Pete and it was very nice knowing you. That dont go over too good with fans, and they booed me. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Thank you for your prayers. We had Allie Reynolds, Vic Raschi, Eddie Lopat, and Whitey Ford. He wasnt funny on the other side, with the Yankees. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born April 29, 1928 to Rose and William Lloyd Woodling in Milton, Pennsylvania. We will miss you, Dad. And the same sweet message back to you Susan. It is hard but the memories are precious. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Eugene Richard Woodling (August 16, 1922 - June 2, 2001) was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. When the writers used to question Casey on stealing bases, he would say, Why do we want to steal bases and take the bat out of the hitters hand? Casey used to say, Theres nobody on my ball club that doesnt go from first to third on a base hit, or from second to home. A left-handed batter adept at hitting line drives out of a crouch, Woodling had a .284 batting average for his career, playing for six teams, the last of them the original Mets of 1962. Sorry! All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. But that turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. 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. Kerry, so very sorry to hear of you fathers passing. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Join our linker program. 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. Pete was a loving and devoted husband, dad, granddad and mentor. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I got a World Series check of about $7,000, and I got $10,000 from San Francisco. In 1952, Woodling became the first player to pinch-hit a triple in the World Series. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Gene Woodling had a .284 average over his career. vs. BOS 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 12:52AM. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. 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. The mets knowing Woodling a desire let him go free unless the Yankees gave something in a Trade. 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. Every time you steal a base, youre taking a gamble on getting thrown out, and taking the bat out of the hitters hand. We didnt have to do that. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. We played hard, and thats the reason we won. Pete never failed to remind his children of how important Millys support and encouragement was to his long and successful career. This is a carousel with slides. In early 1945, the Navy organized two all-star teams to tour the western Pacific islands and entertain sailors and soldiers. 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. mickey mantle longest home runschannel 13 weather girl pregnant; But Woodling was remembered for one misadventure in left field, his dropping a fly ball hit by the Phillies' Andy Seminick with the Yankees one out away from sweeping Philadelphia in the 1950 World Series. A native of Akron, Ohio, the youngest son of Harvey and Alvada Woodling was surrounded by Ohios football-rich tradition. While Woodling was with the Yankees, the team won five consecutive World Series (194953). Bauer and I wanted to kill him. Harder, maybe." You couldnt beat the treatment we got in San Francisco. I think I hit about .900 against his club, Woodling said, chuckling. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Gene Woodling (5861204)? 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