Children. "Hell, no. Strange was shot and killed by her boyfriend,Lynford Schultz, who served five years in prison for manslaughter. A left handed hitter, he took the first pitch of his at bat as a right-handed batter, imitating Fernndez's batting stance, with Fernndez's batting helmet in honor of his late friend; pitcher Bartolo Colon, out of respect, threw the pitch for a ball. I'm not the biggest guy in the world. Please try again later. In September 2018, a day after Gordon nonchalantly dropped a fly ball in the outfield, he was criticized by and fought teammate Jean Segura in the team's locker room after asking media to leave the room. He is DeVona Strange's son, and the raggedy old, small, metal plaque that once marked her grave never did sit right with him. "I didn't cry. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68187056/devona-denise-strange. He and DeVona grew up together in Avon Park and, after high school, Tom went off to chase his baseball career, and DeVona became a single mother. He rejoined the Dodgers late in the season and was used primarily as a pinch runner. He thereafter chose to be known professionally simply as Dee Gordon. Strange-Gordon has been his surname for his whole life,. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The Mariners infielder relived the tragedy. Dee Strange was born to parents Tom Gordon and Devona Strange. Would you give a 16 year-old a car?, Your email address will not be published. [39] On April 29, Major League Baseball suspended Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drugs use. Cognates in Indo-European languages revolving around the concepts of "day", "sky" and "deity" and sharing the root *dyeu- as an etymon suggest that Dyus was the . Under the doorbell at the front door of his new home, a small placard reads "Strange Gordon." DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. Ive always been surrounded by great people. Associated With. He began his tenure with the Mariners by playing center field in 2018, and started playing left field in 2020. It was a beautiful golden Labrador retriever. He was born on November 18, 1967 . Nine have been suspended or placed on administrative leave. There are more blank spaces between that drive with Polo and DeVona's wake. More often than not, when domestic violence is reported, what is discussed publicly is the physical abuse. On the drive back to Avon Park from his old life to his new, Dee quietly sat in the back seat of his Nana's Lincoln Town Car with his dog, Polo, in his lap. According to Florida prison arrest records, to that point, Schultz had been in and out of custody multiple times for burglary, grand theft and cocaine possession. Following the end of her mortal life, Devona's spirit entered the Mists and fought against the Shadow Army of Balthazar 's half-brother Menzies during the Eternal Battle. [9] In 2020, he stated that he would like to return to being known by his legal surname professionally, to honor his mother. But the financial and emotional aspects of these relationships make it extremely difficult for a victim to leave an abusive partner, experts say, especially when children are involved. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Mother and son, head to head in the photo, appear to be having a blast; the kids mouth is wide open as if shouting or laughing. While baseball fans see a fleet baserunner who plays the game with joy and verve, what they don't see is the small scar on the back of Gordon's head from complications from a caesarean section that saved both his and his mama's lives. Devona Strange's full report may contain information on how to contact them such as phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Strange-Gordon, a second baseman, shortstop and center fielder, has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners and is currently a free agent. Grandmothers can help fill in blanks, and Gwendolyn has filled in many for him, including her answer to the doctors' question at birth: If you cannot save both, she told them, then please save my daughter. "Best six years of my life," Gordon says. He remembers her vividly and was very close to her when she was around, so its genuinely amazing how hes been able to overcome the whole thing. Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. [29], Gordon finished the 2014 season with 64 stolen bases, the most in Major League Baseball. (Hunt has since been signed by the Browns.) He says they would climb into bed, watch TV together, and he starts naming off the shows. But it's not my place. "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me. And his father's place is just a 10-minute drive. While Gordon has been a household name and one of the most intriguing players in the game for many years, no one has known much about his life before baseball. At the age of six, Dee lost his own mother, Devona Strange, to domestic abuse and her memory not only helped motivate him to accomplish his dreams of becoming a professional athlete but also inspired his passion to help other survivors of domestic violence. He did not rejoin the club until September 11, by which time the club had acquired Hanley Ramrez to play shortstop. [40] He rounded the bases fighting off tears and hugged teammates upon his arrival back to the dugout. My mom bought me that dog.". Its the one I look at just before every game.. It wasn't until rookie ball in 2008 that he became Dee Gordon, after some public address announcer in Missoula, Montana, mangled his given name, introducing him as "Devarnious Stran-jay Gor-DON"or some such French pronunciation. There are more hurdles to clear. [30] It was the first time a Dodgers player had led the Major League in stolen bases since Davey Lopes stole 77 bases in 1975. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Saturday, May 27, 1995 STRANGE, DEVONA DENISE, 25, of 3914 36th Ter. [68] On April 7, 2022, the Nationals selected Strange-Gordon's contract, adding him to their opening day roster as a result of his strong play during spring training. The personal information that is included in the full report could contain schools that they attended, degrees earned, and possible dates they attended the institutions. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. '", From the back seat of the squad car, Lynford told Gwendolyn: "I'm so sorry. He was known to have the baseball endeavor with the Mariners at the time. 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'm so sorry. "I would do my homework and mess around until my mom came home," he says. In a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 1, Gordon stole second, third, and home in the same inning. At her high school graduation, Dee was there in his Nana's arms. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Avon Park. T.J. Simers is a former Sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. He appeared in the Midwest League All-Star Game,[13] was named the league's Most Valuable Player, selected to its mid-season and post-season All-Star teams, and chosen for the Prospect of the Year Award. "I was like, what the hell? ", Directly or indirectly, domestic violence affects a lot of us. Just two days before the murder of his mother, Gordon witnessed a physical argument between DeVona Strange, his mother, and Lynford Schultz, his mothers live-in boyfriend. They do not marry. Latest On Red Sox' Free Agent Targets. Drag images here or select from your computer for DeVona Denise Strange memorial. Tom, also known as "Flash," is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a pitcher. In 2015, in his first season with the Mar Correction: Six great years, he says while reaching for his cellphone. Incidents such as these stay with you for a lifetime, they become part of who you are and how you operate on a daily basis. [53][54] He had the fastest average time from home plate to first base of all major league second basemen, at 4.18 seconds. [73][74] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. We were fortunate to be in Oregon at a time when the vintages -- 1984, 1985 and 1986 -- were those that began to put Oregon Pinot Noir on the map. Devona D Strange, 52. Most parents groomed their kids to be like this. [21][22] His father was in attendance. He has played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals. Two women who work with his mom pull him aside. How much is a Tom Gordon card worth? In 2020, he batted .200/.268/.213 and stole three bases in 33 games. This account has been disabled. After the season, he played for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. It's not my lane. Acteur. Join Facebook to connect with Devona Strange and others you may know. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Australian Open 2023 Day 3: Injured Rafael Nadal downed by American; Gauff, Tiafoe, Pegula keep rolling, The Rush: Steph Currys Warriors talk praise and politics during White House visit, Johnson powers Kansas State past No. But hes still not sure he has it right. 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Someone my own age, he says. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He has spent the past three seasons with the Mariners. So that's why you'll now see him called Dee Strange-Gordon going forward. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. After the 2014 season, he was traded to the Miami Marlins. This picture was taken in her final days. We knew when cars were parked outside the gate someone had died or there had been a robbery, he says. section: | slug: mariners-dee-strange-gordon-updates-last-name | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | I Could Save the Woman", "Dee Gordon Changes Last Name to Honor His Mom, DeVona Strange, Who Was Killed", "Marlins celebrate first win of season with a slam dunk! Dee Gordon was primarily known to be a second baseman at the time. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. cemeteries found in Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [71] He was released on August 5, 2022. "I went into the bushes to get it, and there was my dog," Gordon says. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. Seattle Mariners infielder and outfielder Dee Gordon told the team he wants to go byDee Strange-Gordon going forward, per Greg Johns of MLB.com, in honor of his late motherDeVona Strange, who was killed when he was seven. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Rewarding Gordon for a career of generosity was no surprise. His mother, he says, never even saw him catch a baseball. She is a Warrior who places great value in honor and duty. Dee is in first grade, his school bus pulling up to the gated apartment complex in St. Petersburg, Fla., where his mother lives. And between bites hes smiled at a couple hundred people. The home run against pitcher Ryan Vogelsong scored three runs. "I guess I messed up and broke everybody's heart," he says. We were enamored of these wines and John's pre-vet major began to take a change of course. Overall, he went 01, but made a strong fielding play at second base, sliding to his right to grab a ground ball to end the sixth inning. USMNT releases its first post-World Cup roster. Submitted on July 23, 2013. On July 6, Strange-Gordon opted out of his minor league deal and elected free agency. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. I play in the big leagues. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Lynford had just moved in within the past year. Try again later. Resides in Saint Petersburg, FL. I just looked at her. Dee was born two-and-a-half months premature to a girl who had yet to graduate from high school. She'd be better taken care of.". Not DeeDee! A policeman began asking each of us where we lived.. The guilt came rolling back in waves. In 2019, Gordon batted .275/.304/.359 and stole 22 bases in 117 games. From his adult perspective, he says his answer would have been the same. "Can I say something that's going to sound really messed up? More from Yahoo Sports: State of emergency: Lakers concerned about LeBron ESPN exposes extent of NBA refs betting scandal Brown: Padres simple reason for signing Machado Sign up for 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball today, Over the last few years, the precedent was set, Early Wednesday, Bleacher Reports Scott Miller published a. on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon, recounting the violent death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Friends and family call him Varis. "And I have every right to talk about it. ). "I went up to the casket on tippy toes and kissed her on the cheek, not knowing it would be the last time I would see her. In an instant, blood began seeping from his bald skull. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Weve updated the security on the site. Not in Hall of Fame - 38. In 2016, the baseball world was shaken by the tragic death of one of baseballs brightest icons when Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident. Profession. He still wasn't sure what was happening, but he noticed a lot of red eyes. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. She wasn't warm like she used to be.". Before his professional career and reaching such a great height, he was known to have played basketball as well at the time. In so many ways, Gordon is a survivor. The final, motivating image Gordon views at his. The 32-year-olddebuted for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011 and has played for three franchises in his career. Seven years later, Devona was dead, killed, they said, by an ex-boyfriend. Select a record to see additional public records data. [66] At the start of 2011, Gordon was the Dodgers' best prospect according to Baseball America. Dee Strange-Gordon: Cut loose by Washington, Nationals' Dee Strange-Gordon: Back with Washington, Nationals' Dee Strange-Gordon: Cast off 40-man roster, Nationals' Dee Strange-Gordon: Returns from paternity leave, Nationals' Dee Strange-Gordon: Placed on paternity list, 2023 Fantasy baseball rankings: Sleepers, breakouts, Fantasy Fallout: Story's surgery further thins 2B, Tracker: Correa back to Twins it seems. [45] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. That's how Devaris Strange-Gordon - reed thin and shaken . Since then, the league has put many new procedures in place and implemented programs to help those involved with the sport deal with domestic violence issues of their own. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. But each January 8, on her birthday, he visits his mother's grave. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Donnes cls. Like the other kids, he knows something has happened. Strange-Gordon told B/R's Scott Miller in 2019 that Devaris Strange-Gordon is his legal name, but after a public address announcer in rookie ball badly mispronounced his full name, he asked to just be called Dee Gordon. He tested positive for exogenous testosterone and clostebol. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell. [61] He hit .333 with 1 home run in 10 games for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds before being released by Milwaukee on May 22. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. His mother had just given the dog to him a few weeks earlier, on April 22, his seventh birthday. [57][58], On February 7, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. . His parents were high-school sweethearts but did not marry; Tom had relationships with three other women as well and had a total of five children, all in Florida. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. Disclamer: the number about Dee Strange-Gordon's Instagram salary income and Dee Strange-Gordon's Instagram net worth are just estimation based on publicly available information about Instagram's monetization programs, it is by . He was the main thing in her life. Year should not be greater than current year. In life, the Herald of Balthazar was once Devona, daughter of Mordakai. "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Gordon answered no, that he did not want him to leave. Now I have to check for billings and scream to high hell to Paypal or my bank if they try to charge DERBY - Titus, Elden E., age 60, retired auto body supervisor for Sedgwick Is Tom Gordon in the Hall of Fame? He entered this world at just two-and-a-half pounds, his mother's only child, and the two were together every day for the first six years of his life. Less than a month past his seventh birthday, Dee rushed from his bedroom armed with an eight-pound dumbbell. They told me she was gone. [26] Gordon was leading the league in stolen bases when he tore the UCL in his right thumb on a successful steal of third base on July 4 against the Cincinnati Reds. "Oh my God," says Caitt, 64, his maternal grandmother. "Domestic violence investigations aren't easy," Dan Halem, deputy commissioner of baseball administration, says. Oops, we were unable to send the email. His baseball career is flourishing, even after an 80-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2016 and an on-base percentage that slipped from .341 in 2017 to .288 in 2018 while he tried to play much of the year on a fractured toe. Moderate. Strange-Gordon has been his surname for his whole life, though he'd previously chosen to go by the simplified "Gordon" after an announcer mispronounced his full name in rookie ball. Batters are getting hit at a record rate in 2020. Gordon was not groomed for baseball his first sport was basketball. No, he said. Gordon will use his full legal surname, Strange-Gordon, going forward, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "He pushed my skinny ass across the room," Gordon says, memory vivid, eyes wide open, staring straight ahead. Add to your scrapbook. The Nationals released Strange-Gordon on June 19, 2022; at the time he was batting .305 with a .661 OPS. He remembers thinking back to that moment with Lynford: Do you want me to leave, little man? Im 6, we live in a not-so-nice neighborhood and McDonalds is awesome. It sucks. He was a right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox at the time. Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: The prosecutors, some are more cooperative than others. He left shortly before 8 a.m. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. So, too, does a sister. [23] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. [27], Gordon beat out Alex Guerrero to become the Dodgers starting second baseman for the 2014 season. Name Etymology. Both mother and son survived the birththough it didn't go perfectly. he asked. BillionGraves.com record for DeVona D Strange (8 January 1970 - 16 March 1995), BillionGraves Record Lincoln Garden Cemetery, Avon Park, Highlands, Florida, United States, North America. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Epitaph. Crime and drugs were a part of their everyday existence in that part of St. Petersburg, Florida. ", Someone took him aside and told him: "Your mama died this morning. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. "But on this day, the lady was like, 'No, no, no, you've gotta come with me.'". He was just 7 years old when his mother was shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend. Would you give me a car at 16 or 17? Gordon says. Hes told his mother and her boyfriend were watching TV, messing around, a gun goes off, his mother is hit in the heart and later the boyfriend serves five years for manslaughter. Who wouldnt pull for a 6-year-old kid who learns his mother has been shot dead only to grow up into the kindest, most approachable and forgiving young man one might ever meet. His father, former. Search records by state to find the best match for Donald Strange. ", "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me.". Certainly for Gordon, the cases that have been brought to light had to stir up some emotions in him, and for that, it seems that its becoming increasingly important for organizations to implement a plan to help not only those affected off the field, but the ones that we see, cheer for, and admire everyday. "Do you see my house?" Dee Gordon and his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, Roberto Osuna after his trade from the Blue Jays to the Astros. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. 1.6m members in the baseball community. Where Gordon comes from, there was no travel ball or backyard batting cage. The people there don't cut the grass. 1987 ProCards Eugene Emeralds Procards #2673 Tom Gordon His full name is Dee Strange-Gordon. With his starting spot gone, Gordon was relegated to a pinch running role the remainder of the season. Lynford Schultz? Devona Strange, to support children and families affected by domestic violence. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. On defense his 10 errors at second base were third among all AL second basemen, and his .963 fielding percentage in center field was the lowest among all major league center fielders with at least 400 innings played. It didn't end well. [4], In 2008, with the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League, he hit .331 in 60 games. Includes . And if I open up and talk about someone else's problems, then I'm no better than him. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. "I am so proud just what he has become as a . It made his ears hurt enough that afterward he asked, "Can you just call me Dee?". Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. But I keep saying Ive got to go home because my mother will be there.. He was a right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox at the time. Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. Dee Gordon's mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. Dee Gordon; Edit. There was a big lot between the houses with several trees, and one day Dee and some friends were playing basketball and someone kicked the ball in frustration. DeVona Strange ordered Lynford Schultz, according to Dee. [24] Gordon appeared in 56 games for the Dodgers, hitting .304 with 24 stolen bases. It was also the first time a starting infield of four major league sons had ever occurred: first baseman Van Slyke, second baseman Hairston, third baseman De Jesus and shortstop Gordon. "I was talking to the policeman. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "I remember my lips feeling cold against her. But he promised his grandmother that the metal sign used as a grave marker for his late mother would be replaced one day. Search above to list available cemeteries. This California farm kingdom holds a key, These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles, New Bay Area maps show hidden flood risk from sea level rise and groundwater, Clippers comeback cannot overcome Joel Embiid, 76ers, Prep basketball roundup: Skye Belker scores career-high 39 points for Windward girls, Former Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is at home on 49ers staff, New alignments set for East Valley League and Valley Mission League. Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. Copyright 2021 by G24 Ltd. All rights reserved. Learn more about merges. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "I know he wasn't doing nothing good," Gordon says. He led the NL in all three categories and became the first player to lead the National League in both batting average and stolen bases since fellow second baseman Jackie Robinson in 1949. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Gordon hit his first career home run on May 1, 2012, leading off the game against Jhoulys Chacn of the Colorado Rockies. Lynford had actually turned his life around when he met my daughter. She was so sweet. Make sure that the file is a photo. Devona's Debut album and self produced body of work is an all in, soulful ride through a star-field of electronic-orchestral waves, angelic harmonies, and 808 drums. Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange passed away when he was six years old, but hes now on top of the baseball world and loved by pretty much everybody that meets him. Before people continue making fun of his name: The 10-year veteran elected to go by Strange-Gordon to honor his mother, DeVona Strange, who was killed when he was six years old. Tom Gordon. He was named NL All-Star team in 2014. Failed to remove flower. He began 2013 back in AAA with the Isotopes and was called up to the Dodgers on May 4 after an injury to Ramrez. We need you! Early Wednesday, Bleacher Reports Scott Miller published a harrowing piece on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon, recounting the violent death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. [28] At the All-Star game at Target Field, when Gordon was in the on-deck circle, Derek Jeter told Fox TV commentators how amazing it was to see Dee there, also playing as an All-Star, having first met him at age 15 when his father Tom was then pitching for the Yankees. As soon as he happened to spot Lynford in the stands, Gordon asked one of his uncles to "get him out of here." He was teammates with outfielder Matt Kemp on the Dodgers from 2011 to 2014. [3] Dee is his second-oldest. He hit .289 in over 600 at-bats and also led the league with 12 triples. Since then, the league. I didnt take it in right away, he says. Dee Gordons mother Devona Strange and father Tom Gordon. 2. When he steps into the batter's box to face Osuna or Aroldis Chapman, who in 2016 was the first player disciplined under MLB's domestic violence policy, Gordon says what they may have done does not cross his mind. 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