Rewarding Gordon for a career of generosity was no surprise. This spring, Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will continue a 40-game domestic-violence-related suspension that started last year. Whats he so happy about? 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. 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. 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. They did not marry. Try again later. Here's the list. Perhaps more importantly, the effort includes an educational program in which every major and minor league player is trained annually. Please enter your email and password to sign in. My mom bought me that dog.". We were enamored of these wines and John's pre-vet major began to take a change of course. He had just 12 . 2018 Devona 'Freedom Hill Vineyard' Chardonnay- Aged 25% new French oak, the 2018 Devona 'Freedom Hill Vineyard'Chardonnay shows off rich poached pear with a silky texture and wet stone character the palate. He did not rejoin the club until September 11, by which time the club had acquired Hanley Ramrez to play shortstop. 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. The boyfriend pleaded no contest to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison. 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. Devona is the de-facto leader of a group of friends comprising of Aidan, Mhenlo, Eve, and Cynn, whom the rest of the Tyrian continents refers to as the Heroes of Ascalon. The haunting part of the story, and the struggle for anyone who has dealt with such a situation is always the I should have or the What if aspect, and for Gordon, those thoughts are often at the forefront of his mind. 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. 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. 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. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. He and his mother had avoided death once before, in the delivery room. I want to know if he became bitter in time. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Dee Gordons mother Devona Strange and father Tom Gordon. [Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today]. "I cried so much I fell asleep on the principal's lap in church," he says. The emotions are quite different when Dee Gordon opens up about the death of his mother, DeVona Strange, who was shot by her boyfriend when Dee was 7. As for punishments, last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays suspended closer Roberto Osunawithout pay for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy. Required fields are marked *. The shot to the second deck of Marlins Park was Gordons first home run of the season, and as he returned to the dugout, was emotionally embraced by teammates and coaches as he shed what were clearly extremely cathartic tears. "I already know that's going to happen and, let's be honest, that guy's probably going to do it again. [69] On April 12, 2022, Strange-Gordon made his first career MLB appearance as a pitcher in the 8th inning of a 16-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. We knew when cars were parked outside the gate someone had died or there had been a robbery, he says. Before his professional career and reaching such a great height, he was known to have played basketball as well at the time. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. On May 16, 1995, a coworker of DeVona's at the AAA office met Dee as he emerged from the school bus and told him that his mother had asked that she take him with her. But he promised his grandmother that the metal sign used as a grave marker for his late mother would be replaced one day. "I didn't cry. He said after the game that he had never hit a ball that far even in batting practice, adding, "If y'all don't believe in God, y'all might as well start. Latest On Red Sox' Free Agent Targets. Their son Dee was born in Windermere, Florida.Devona was shot to death by a subsequent boyfriend who claimed that she was shot as they played with a loaded gun. He hit .289 in over 600 at-bats and also led the league with 12 triples. Not in Hall of Fame - 38. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Normally, we'd be running through the motions to find a post about Dee Gordon's girlfriend, or Dee Gordon's wife, but the young Marlins stud doesn't leave a paper trail. Strange-Gordon is in the middle of his 10th season in the majors. 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. 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. And everybody's still going to buy his jersey and make excuses for him.". 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Search above to list available cemeteries. He began his tenure with the Mariners by playing center field in 2018, and started playing left field in 2020. Since the six happiest years of his life, he's leaned on family and friends to fill the void. Name Etymology. The principal from his old school in St. Petersburg drove down for the funeral, along with some of Dee's friends. ", Directly or indirectly, domestic violence affects a lot of us. But who he is now, in so many ways, is who he was then. He stole 10 bases in 12 attempts for the Dodgers in 2013 while hitting .231 in 38 games. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott Miller covers Major League Baseball as a national columnist for Bleacher Report. After the season, he played for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This was the first time in Major League history that this had occurred. Locally, she was a computer technician at AAA Insurance since January. Before doctors performed emergency surgery, the situation was dire enough that they asked Dee's grandmother whether she wanted them to save her daughter or the newborn. Make sure that the file is a photo. The cemetery isn't maintained as well as Gordon would prefer. "That's why, for a long, long time, I felt it was my fault," Gordon says. ", "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me.". [23] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. Seattle Mariners infielder and outfielder Dee Gordon told the team he wants to go by Dee Strange-Gordon going forward, per Greg Johns of MLB.com, in honor of his late mother DeVona Strange, who. Add a New Bio. "I miss my daughter, but she left me something worthwhile," Caitt says. [30] He was selected as a Sporting News National League all-star. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He might have done [drugs and crime] before DeVona, but he had gotten a job. USMNT releases its first post-World Cup roster. His next memory is that his mother's casket was on a stand and, as Gordon stood in front of it, her body was at eye level. Gordon remembers vividly, despite the incident taking place 22 years ago, defending his mother against her boyfriend who would eventually shoot and kill her while Gordon was at school. He would learn this much later from his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, whom he still calls Nana. Gordon, a soft-spoken, humble young man who never took for granted he'd become a star just because his father was a three-time All-Star with a well-known and wicked curveball, responded to a nice. Tom, also known as Flash, is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a pitcher. Find Donald's age, current and past home addresses, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and known relatives. At the start of 2011, Gordon was the Dodgers' best prospect according to Baseball America. Meet Tom Gordon and Devona Strange parents of baseball second baseman and shortstop. "But on this day, the lady was like, 'No, no, no, you've gotta come with me.'". He was very close to his mother, he says, the memories still vivid. I just looked at her. Sometimes, however, the bad does not fade. The everlastingly positive Dees response to that disappointment? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. With this winery, and the addition of Oregon Pinot Noir to the cellar, we bring our winemaking career full circle from where our interest in wine first began at Oregon State University in the late 1980's. The four varietals that we produce, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay . Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other charities to provide assistance in a wide range of areas. Now she wants to take me to McDonalds. When the opportunity came for John to study viticulture and enology at Fresno State . How Jose Fernandezs death impacted Gordon, In 2016, the baseball world was shaken by the tragic death of one of baseballs brightest icons when, by then-New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident, Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today, 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, Jets reportedly interview former Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett for OC job. Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. '", From the back seat of the squad car, Lynford told Gwendolyn: "I'm so sorry. Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. [3] When Dee was seven years old in 1995, his mother Devona was shot to death by a subsequent boyfriend who claimed that she was shot as they played with a loaded gun. Gordon's former girlfriend,Devaris' mother Devona Strange, was shot to death in May 1995. Donnes cls. He said in an LA Times article that he just chose to make the best of it. So thats how you do it. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. [62], On May 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization and was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. Then the phone rang, and he heard a cousin exclaim: "Not DeeDee! Less than a month past his seventh birthday, Dee rushed from his bedroom armed with an eight-pound dumbbell. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Normally, wed be running through the motions to find a post about Dee Gordons girlfriend, or Dee Gordons wife, but the young Marlins stud doesnt leave a paper trail. "I know he wasn't doing nothing good," Gordon says. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. She wasn't warm like she used to be.". Failed to delete memorial. "Hell, no. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. He didn't start playing baseball seriously until he was a teenager and had left the area, after his father and unclesTom has three brothersre-entered his life in Avon Park. 2. Then two weeks later . His brother, Nick Gordon, also played for the Minnesota Twins. How tough must it have been to have a mother for just six years? Related To Donald Strange. He played in 19 games, during which he hit a poor .175, and was optioned back to AAA. They do not marry. Associated With. 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. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Saturday, May 27, 1995 STRANGE, DEVONA DENISE, 25, of 3914 36th Ter. 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 [3][8], Strange-Gordon's full name is Devaris Strange-Gordon. There is a problem with your email/password. Two days before his mother's boyfriend would shoot and kill her, the boyfriend was bleeding in the kitchen. S, Apt. In 2020, he changed his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his mother DeVona Strange, who was tragically killed when he was seven years old. One in four women and one in seven men experience a form of severe physical domestic violence, according to the CDC's national intimate partner and sexual violence survey. As it did, the man swung his arms, and little Dee was sent flying. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? As a utility player, he split time equally between second base and left field (13 games each), with three appearances at shortstop, and served as a pinch runner in seven games. I play in the big leagues. How fortunate are we?. She loved her baby. There was a McDonald's around the corner and, stalling for time, the woman bought Dee an ice cream cone and small fries. He also stole 30 bases for the Isotopes, giving him a total of 54 between the majors and the minors in 2011. On April 29, 2016, Major League Baseball suspended Strange-Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use. This browser does not support getting your location. In a silver frame on a dresser in his bedroom is a picture of him and his mama at her graduation, both of them resplendent in white. [56] The following day, the Mariners officially declined his option, making him a free agent. That's how Devaris Strange-Gordon - reed thin and shaken . I have two grandmothers who are like mothers, Uncle Anthony who texts to say, You cant keep a good man down, and a father, who is just great.. Marion's Community Funeral Chapel, Avon Park. "And I have every right to talk about it. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Batters are getting hit at a record rate in 2020. He was known professionally by his full name until 2008 when a Missoula Osprey public address announcer mispronounced his first and last names. Year should not be greater than current year. based on information from your browser. It was an accident.". Her father, Mordakai, died defending his guild, Ascalon's Chosen, near the end of the the Guild Wars during the battle for Kyhlo. Dee to baseball fans, Devaris to his family and planning in the future to have Strange-Gordon across the back of his jersey in honor of his mother and father, this must be what its like to break open a shell and find a pearl. At 14 and barely 100 pounds, he promised his Nana he was going to make it to the NBA and that she should not allow anyone to upgrade that grave marker because he had plans. Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon (born April 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder who is currently a free agent. 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. [6][5][7] Tom Gordon sued for custody of Dee and raised him with the help of his own mother, Dee's grandmother. I agree to receive the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. His full name is Dee Strange-Gordon. And now, on the eve of another spring training, Gordon assesses the miles covered and the distance still to go. Join Facebook to connect with Devona Strange and others you may know. [12], Gordon played baseball at Avon Park High School (like his father), Seminole Community College, and Southeastern University, all in central Florida. "I was talking to the policeman. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. Epitaph. At seven, the world is mostly a collection of impressions. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Gordon moves to central Florida to a new home and school to be with his father. "Oh my God," says Caitt, 64, his maternal grandmother. When he was with the Miami Marlins, Gordon partnered with the team on the Flash of Hope program, which catered to children whose lives were marred by domestic violence.Gordon's mother, DeVona Strange, was shot and killed by her boyfriend when Gordon was 7. Im already mad at one of the ladies because two days earlier I didnt want to do my spelling words, he says. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Avon Park. They do not marry. 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. "If I was your colleague, and I told you that one in four glasses of water had lead in it, we'd all jump up and start screaming, 'Don't drink the water!'. On August 1, Strange-Gordon opted out of his contract.[67]. Dee Strange-Gordon (Baseball Player) Wiki, Age, Height, Weight May 24, 20220 MLB short stop who began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011. 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. 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. Her son Dee's father, professional baseball player, Tom Gordon, sued for custody of Dee and raised him with the help of his own mother, Dee's grandmother, Annie Gordon.Contributor: NJMorrissey (48403058), Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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 . GREAT NEWS! Dee Gordon's mother Devona Strange and father Tom Gordon. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, USMNTs 24-man roster for next World Cup cycle is announced, Column: Brentwoods Jordan Houegban is a smooth-shooting guard on the rise, Rafael Nadal knocked out of Australian Open by former UCLA star Mackenzie McDonald, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Six people, including mother and baby, killed in Tulare County; drug cartel suspected, Want to solve climate change? [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. It made his ears hurt enough that afterward he asked, "Can you just call me Dee?". 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. Devona is the longtime aspiration of Winemaker John Abbott and his wife, Molly. Celtic Baby Names Meaning: In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name. He remembers thinking back to that moment with Lynford: Do you want me to leave, little man? Failed to remove flower. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Devaris Dee StrangeGordon (born April 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Devaris Dee Strange-Gordon, better known by his full name Dee Strange-Gordon, is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder who was born on April 22, 1988, in Windermere, Florida. 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. $140 per post at $7/CPM. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I don't remember anything else.". cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [18] After an injury to shortstop Rafael Furcal,[19][20] the Dodgers purchased Gordon's contract on June 6, 2011, and he made his major league debut in the top of the ninth as a pinch runner against the Philadelphia Phillies that night, and scored a run. Please try again later. Not DeeDee! Refine Your Search Results. 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