Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? DiMaggio was a tremendous all-around ballplayer, no question. But he wasnt as good a hitter as Williams. We used to call Gene, Rock. He had a crowd of writers around him all the time. He returned to China in. Yes, that was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in! He was a coach for the Orioles when Bauer managed them in the 1960's and a scout for the Yankees and Indians. It was time for me to go home anyway., After baseball, Woodling was a sales representative for several companies, including Diebold, Dayton Lock, and Eaton Corporation. Surviving are his Wife Judy. During his senior year, East Highs swimming coach also became the baseball coach, so Gene was persuaded to try the diamond. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Find out more. Thank you for your prayers. He wasnt funny on the other side, with the Yankees. As your kids have stated over and over, you and Milly were the perfect example of a good marriage. 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. A moderate home run hitter, he was in double figures nine different times with a peak of 19 in 1957. 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. The mets knowing Woodling a desire let him go free unless the Yankees gave something in a Trade. It was a blessing to have both parents for many years. I always felt that I could hit any pitcher.''. His lifetime on-base percentage is a very lofty .386 - way above average. You know what I used to say? 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. [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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The Yankees offered three or four ballplayers, plus $100,000. What a blessed childhood we had! The next week I started hitting! Losing a parent is always heartbreaking. 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. Search instead in Creative? The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service), Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Andrea, how sweet!!! Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. I loved his sense of humor. Thank you too Susan! Resolved: Release in which this issue/RFE has been resolved. My condolences on the recent passing of your father as well as your mom. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I thought that was the way it was supposed to be! Gene Woodling. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Harder, maybe." - Allie Reynolds in The October Twelve God, I never saw so much money! Susan Carter. That ball club operated a lot better than the major league clubs. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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. He passed away on June 2, 2001. Search above to list available cemeteries. Mickey should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. But Casey was a good manager, a good manager. 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. The Navy swept the first six games and finally won eight while losing two and tying one. And you realize what double plays do? Woodling was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 23, 1943, with the Cleveland Indians. He earned the name "Old Faithful" because of his timely hitting. Gene Woodling, whose smooth batting swing and superb play in left field helped the Yankees win five consecutive World Series championships, died Saturday at a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 I got a World Series check of about $7,000, and I got $10,000 from San Francisco. 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. 1943 American League season? Did you ever see so many runs scored? I hit exceptionally well in Cleveland Stadium when I was with Cleveland, and when I was against them. Exceeded rookie limits during 1946 season, View Player Bio 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. Stan Musial, Larry Doby, and Roy Campanella were also His acquaintances. Woodling was born in Akron, Ohio where his father worked in a rubber factory. He was as hard as one. 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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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. We do not factor unsold items into our prices. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. You knew who was going to pitch. He was fun-loving and silly but serious when teaching his kids the importance of honesty, integrity, responsibility and fidelity. Great sport and story teller. New York: Macmillan Publishing, Ninth edition, 1993, and Baseball America, Inc. Failed to delete memorial. This article will clarify Gene Woodling's Wiki, Wife, Biography, Obituary, lesser-known facts, and other information. Lopez lasted just 61 games with the Indians before his big league career was over. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Born: 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. That wasnt good enough! Javascript is required for the selection of a player. The Pirates sold him to the San Francisco Seals of the AAA Pacific Coast League in 1948. Of course, Cleveland was always good competition, because of the pitching, you know. He was the husband of Lorraine (Tamulis) Woodling with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. I would have to say thats the most thrilling one.. from the SABR BioProject, More Gene Woodling Pages at Baseball Reference. Gene played football and basketball in high school, but he came from a family known for good swimmers. He loved fishing and RV camping with Milly and any family or friends who wanted to join them. He was one of the best first baseman ever, defensively. I treasure that compliment, coming from Ted. That was sacrilegious in those days. And in our day with the Yankees, you never used the words, Nice hustle. That was an insult. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. based on information from your browser. Try again later. Washington rallied for three runs in the ninth as . And they had Feller, Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, and Bob Lemon. 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. ''I liked Stengel, but I did a lot of fussing with him,'' Woodling recalled. With them, Woodling had what was probably his best year, 1953. [1] Woodling died at the age of 78 in a nursing home in Wadsworth, Ohio on June 2, 2001. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Gene Woodling was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1922, in Akron, Ohio. }, Cronkite School at ASU I had a good year, too [.274 in 81 games]. 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. Gene Woodling's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology, it means he is motivated by community, harmony, and relationships. Basic HTML code is allowed. [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. Birthdate: 8/16/1922 6/2/2001 (78 y, 9 m, 17 d) He spent the following two years in the Navy, had stints with the Indians again and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then flourished with the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League in 1948. 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. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. We do have so many good memories. He played alongside baseball legends like Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. A system error has occurred. You cant figure these things out. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Give Mom a hug for all of us.. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. A few months before he turned 40, he was sent to the New York Mets, where old Yankees manager Casey Stengel was working on his latest project, the newborn Mets. There is a problem with your email/password. Ronald was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1964. We didnt lose any.. He died on June 2, 2001, Barberton, OH. A native of Akron, Ohio, the youngest son of Harvey and Alvada Woodling was surrounded by Ohio's football-rich tradition. If you find this type of "free" data useful please consider Join our linker program. He served in the Navy during World War II, playing on Mickey Cochrane's service team. However, his swim coach also coached baseball during Woodling's senior year in high school, and induced Gene to try baseball. DiMaggio was a very determined guy, you know. Born in Ocala, Florida on June 12, 1922 she was a daughter of Joseph and Bertha (Jones) Usher. He did that many times. I hit around .385, and the Yankees bought me. Nobody ever checks the records. Also see: Baseball Encyclopedia. The prices shown are the lowest prices available for Gene Woodling the last time we updated. - 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'. Woodling suffered a crippling stroke on December 9, 1997, and he was not able to speak again. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. All rights reserved. We played hard, and thats the reason we won. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Betty was born May 22, 1922 in Parkersburg, W. Va. to the late George and Grace. Gene Woodling was born on August 16, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, USA. Thank you for being good neighbors and even better, friends. Year should not be greater than current year. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. But I was almost 41 years old. 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. In Yankee Stadium, theyd have been running in after the ball! Try again later. As an outfielder, he recorded a .989 fielding percentage. And now [1997] youve got 30 teams.. Bats/Throws: L/R. 1952 Berk Ross. OF. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Thank you. Failed to remove flower. ''Well, he can play all he wants over here.''. 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: Im not knocking DiMaggio. They were a treasure to us. If He doesnt, you gotta go home and go to work. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. ; and two grandchildren. document.write(update); Would I want to go back today? Truly a blessing. 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. We were friends for too many years to count. All rights reserved. Some defensive statistics Copyright Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2022. A tough clutch hitter, Woodling made the major leagues to stay only after leading four different minor leagues in hitting. Although averaging .284 lifetime, he was best known as a dangerous hitter with runners in scoring position during the late innings. This guy got buried in Washington. As Jerry Coleman, the Yankee infielder, remembered it: ''Casey was livid. When I began playing ball, I batted standing straight up. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He was 78. Harder, maybe." inBarberton,OH, Buried: Weve updated the security on the site. He hit .300 or better five times. We count our blessings, too. Then they traded me to Pittsburgh for Al Lopez. He batted .188 in 150 plate appearances for the Indians. It is hard but the memories are precious. Feb 7, 2014 LEWISBURG Bernice H. (Yocum) Woodling, 92, of Lewisburg, passed away on Feb. 4, 2014, at RiverWoods in Lewisburg. "Gene (Woodling) played right field. mickey mantle longest home runschannel 13 weather girl pregnant; There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Medina County Gazette Newspaper Archives (1870-1979) Browse by Year 1870-1979 (46 years available). Thats pretty good pitching!. The Version table provides details related to the release that this issue/RFE will be addressed. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. My condolences to the loss of your Dad. Woodling hit .274 in 81 games, but was dropped at the outset of spring training in 1963, then retired. He was released before the 1963 season, after publicly criticizing the front office's contract negotiations with Marv Throneberry. His 27 postseason hits included five doubles, two triples, and three home runs. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Theres no way in the world you can figure out hitting, no way in the world. Pete retired from NASA in 1983. Stability analysis and simulation of the NACA X-15 research aircraft led directly to his interests in the manned space flight program already underway during project Mercury in the late 1950s.