Add a New Bio. She loved her baby. 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. Naissance. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On December 11, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. A hero from Ascalon, she was pivotal in many major events across Tyria, including the Ascension of Kormir. As much as it sickens him each time another story spills into the nation's headlines, Gordon refuses to speak out about it because, he says: "That would just open the floodgates. The victims are often reluctant or afraid to speak. Oops, we were unable to send the email. ", "Do you want me to leave, little man?" Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. There's a lot you have to navigate.". 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. 5:14 pm ET. Someone my own age, he says. Through the years, he has held tight to both his mother's name and memory. SAN FRANCISCO Its been almost 40 years, so many athletes, too many names to remember, and yet lost in the numbing routine of one game after the next I suddenly find myself rooting for someone to really make it. He said in an LA Times article that he just chose to make the best of it. So thats how you do it. [34] On May 22, Gordon stole four bases in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. We are sitting on the back porch of the 10,000-square-foot home he purchased here this offseason. Dee is in first grade, his school bus pulling up to the gated apartment complex in St. Petersburg, Fla., where his mother lives. Under the doorbell at the front door of his new home, a small placard reads "Strange Gordon." 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Later in the season, the Isotopes started playing Gordon at second base and he played center field in the Dominican Winter League in an attempt to improve his versatility. Add to your scrapbook. This is a carousel with slides. DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. That was the first clue Gordon received about how his mother had died. Would you give me a car at 16 or 17? Gordon says. Devaris arrived second, to a woman named Devona Strange. The name Devona is primarily a female name of English origin that means Feminine Form Of Devon. They do not marry. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Over the last few years, the precedent was set by then-New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman for MLB to take stronger initiatives in addressing domestic violence issues. Strange, St. Petersburg; her mother and stepfather, Gwendolyn and and Raymond Claiff of Avon Park; her father, Donald C. Strange Sr., and two brothers, Donald C. Strange Jr., and Donald C. Strange III, all of Avon Park; and five sisters, Danette Zeeuw, and Latrevia and Dontavia Strange, all of Avon Park, Shequita Strange, Texas, and Tyra Toney, Jacksonville. Both mother and son survived the birththough it didn't go perfectly. All Filters. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. . "I know he wasn't doing nothing good," Gordon says. And how do you not root for the kid? He also stole 30 bases for the Isotopes, giving him a total of 54 between the majors and the minors in 2011. So that's why you'll now see him called Dee Strange-Gordon going forward. In 2015, in his first season with the Mar Polo simply went missing. He looks around, still hardly believing his surroundings. Since instituting its policy for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in August 2015, MLB has investigated cases against 11 players. [9] In 2020, he stated that he would like to return to being known by his legal surname professionally, to honor his mother. Donnes cls. Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. "I would do my homework and mess around until my mom came home," he says. Strange-Gordon has been his surname for his whole life,. Two women who work with his mom pull him aside. How much is a Tom Gordon card worth? The boyfriend pleaded no contest to manslaughter and was sentenced to five years in prison. 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. Among the resources MLB offers is an anonymous hotline for players or victims to phoneneither the league nor the players' union is privy to the callsso those in the game, from players and their families to club employees and theirs, can seek treatment if they feel they need help and wish it to remain confidential. Gordon's former girlfriend,Devaris' mother Devona Strange, was shot to death in May 1995. Loc Houdr. According to the Miami Sun Sentinel, Devonas boyfriend at the time served five years in prison for manslaughter after explaining that the two were playing with a gun on the couch only to have it go off and kill Devona instantly. 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. Gordon spent his time playing sportsmostly basketball, his first love ("No 'hood kid wanted to play baseball")and going to school. But it's not my place. I don't remember anything else.". [8][11] He received a scholarship offer to play college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. Submitted on July 23, 2013. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was a right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox at the time. 47-year-old DeVona Rothrock was last seen on November 21, 2014 at her home in Monrovia, Indiana. 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.. "When I was born, I was two-and-a-half pounds. 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. "I woke up at the gravesite at the burial.". They do not marry. 2. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68187056/devona-denise-strange. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On Wednesday night, . And how does a kid recover from life turned upside down? His father, former. Gordon then switched to bat left handed as he does naturally and, following a second ball, Colon threw a fastball down the middle of the strikezone, which Gordon hit for his first home run of the year. He was just 7 years old when his mother was shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend. Epitaph. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He had his own key and was accustomed to letting himself into the apartment after school while his mother was working. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Related To Donald Strange. This was the first time in Major League history that this had occurred. [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. mother and daughter. "And I have every right to talk about it. He was teammates with outfielder Matt Kemp on the Dodgers from 2011 to 2014. 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. In 2020, he announced that he changed his last name from Gordon to Strange-Gordon to honor his late mother, DeVona Denise Strange. Gordon nods with understanding while telling this story. In 2020, he batted .200/.268/.213 and stole three bases in 33 games. 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. Strange's boyfriend Lynford Schultz claimed Strange was shot when the two were playing with a loaded gun. Here we are, Gordon 24 and promising to never change. His father Tom Gordon was a three-time All Star pitcher, and brother Dee Strange-Gordon is a minor leaguer, . Copyright 2021 by G24 Ltd. All rights reserved. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. [2] On September 26, the day after teammate and friend Jos Fernndez died in a boating accident, Gordon led off the game versus the Mets. Devona Strange's initials are stitched on his glove. Donald Strange in the US: 89 records available We found public records for Donald Strange. He was very close to his mother, he says, the memories still vivid. He is DeVona Strange's son, and the raggedy old, small, metal plaque that once marked her grave never did sit right with him. In 2015, in his first season with the Marlins, Strange-Gordon hit .333 with a total of 205 hits and stole 58 bases. It's not my lane. he asked. He began 2013 back in AAA with the Isotopes and was called up to the Dodgers on May 4 after an injury to Ramrez. As for punishments, last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays suspended closer Roberto Osunawithout pay for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy. 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. [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. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Gordon says softly. Sometimes, however, the bad does not fade. Search above to list available cemeteries. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. "But on this day, the lady was like, 'No, no, no, you've gotta come with me.'". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. $200 per post at $10/CPM. All Rights Reserved. And in that moment, Dee had no way of knowing that four months later a neighbor would poison Polo, and he would lose his dog, too. Scott Miller covers Major League Baseball as a national columnist for Bleacher Report. He thereafter chose to be known professionally simply as Dee Gordon. That was her baby. Learn more about merges. Im 6 and Im thinking if he leaves hes going to take my toys, he says. The home run against pitcher Ryan Vogelsong scored three runs. His brother Nick Gordon has playeed shortstop for the Minnesota Twins. He says they would climb into bed, watch TV together, and he starts naming off the shows. Gordon obtained custody of his son, and Dee was raised by Gordon's own mother. Devona Strange was 25. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell. "It might have been our worst mistake," Dee says. 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. The guilt came rolling back in waves. [73][74] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Join Facebook to connect with Devona Strange and others you may know. Celtic Baby Names Meaning: In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name. Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other . DeeStranges mother on the other hand who is called Devona Denise Strange was known to have passed away when he was seven years old in the year 1995 at the time. Gordon hit his first career home run on May 1, 2012, leading off the game against Jhoulys Chacn of the Colorado Rockies. In life, the Herald of Balthazar was once Devona, daughter of Mordakai. 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. MLB also has its own investigative arm that moves when complaints are filed. Devona Strange, to support children and families affected by domestic violence. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. There is simply the moment in front of you, and then the next one, and the one after that. Tom, also known as Flash, is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a pitcher. To use this feature, use a newer browser. But hes still not sure he has it right. I just chose to make the best of it, he says. Devaris Dee StrangeGordon (born April 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He crashed the weight into her boyfriend's head. S, Apt. And if I open up and talk about someone else's problems, then I'm no better than him. Hes in pain, he admits, his anger leading to fights before he works everything out. According to the Miami Sun Sentinel, Devona's boyfriend at the time served five years in prison for manslaughter after explaining that the two were playing with a gun on the couch only to have it go off and kill Devona instantly. [Greg Johns] Dee Gordon has informed the Mariners he'd like to go by Dee Strange-Gordon from now on. Its the one I look at just before every game.. Is Tom Gordon in the Hall of Fame? It sucks. "Oh my God. Associated With. Now she wants to take me to McDonalds. Over the last few years, the precedent was set by then-New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman for MLB to take stronger initiatives in addressing domestic violence issues. And between bites hes smiled at a couple hundred people. "She left me a part of her, and I'm so grateful for that.". And I remember exactly what I ordered that day: ice cream and small fries. [1] Through the 2010s, Strange-Gordon stole 330 bases, the most of any player. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He often thinks back to that horrible daybut not every day. She is a Warrior who places great value in honor and duty. The Nationals released Strange-Gordon on June 19, 2022; at the time he was batting .305 with a .661 OPS. 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. I'm not the biggest guy in the world. There was a problem getting your location. "I wish every time it happened, I could hit a button and save the woman.". In just 56 games for the Dodgers, Gordon's 24 stolen bases were tied for the most by a rookie during the 2011 season. Perhaps more importantly, the effort includes an educational program in which every major and minor league player is trained annually. 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Before his professional career and reaching such a great height, he was known to have played basketball as well at the time. Children. Dee Gordon's mom Devona Strange died in a tragic manner. 61631-8933 Devona, Bakery 1 /r/u_desperate-dot-5661, 2021-10-01, 18:53:33 Permalink . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. 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Tom Gordon definitely helped out with that even though he was playing ball, and the rest of Dees family seems to have been very good for him while he grew up. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. ", "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me.". He played for Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rico Baseball League after the season. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Every sport came easy to me until this year and honestly I didnt know how to handle it, he says, his candor as refreshing as his bubbly personality. Try again later. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. 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. Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. My mom bought me that dog.". 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 would learn this much later from his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, whom he still calls Nana. No, I don't want you to leave. They did not marry. I just have to move forward, he says, and if successful, I know one fan who will be thrilled. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. "[42], In 2016 he batted .268/.305/.335 with one home run. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. Try again. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As teams and players across the league mourned his loss, no one seemed to be as visibly and publicly jolted by the loss as Gordon. Rewarding Gordon for a career of generosity was no surprise. Their job is to prosecute a case, not necessarily help us. "Domestic violence investigations aren't easy," Dan Halem, deputy commissioner of baseball administration, says. [23] The next day, in his first start, he had hits in his first three major league at bats and had a stolen base. Lynford Schultz? Since then, the league. Third parties oftentimes don't want to get involved in these cases because they don't see any benefit to them. "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me. [37][38], On January 18, 2016, Gordon signed a five-year contract extension with the Marlins worth $50 million. They do not marry. [72], Gordon is involved with many charities, such as Above .500 Inc. where he hosted Meet & Greets and participated in multiple charity games. There was a McDonald's around the corner and, stalling for time, the woman bought Dee an ice cream cone and small fries. Like the other kids, he knows something has happened. Keeping them hidden can lead to poorly manifested issues that can affect your relationships with others, in your work environment and even how youre perceived by the public. Dee was born two-and-a-half months premature to a girl who had yet to graduate from high school. He has spent the past three seasons with the Mariners. Profession. In an instant, blood began seeping from his bald skull. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I live here. This browser does not support getting your location. [70] He was re-signed on July 16 to a minor league contract. We knew when cars were parked outside the gate someone had died or there had been a robbery, he says. [Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today]. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. 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. says Gordon, who signed a five-year, $50 million deal with Miami in 2016 before the Marlins traded him to Seattle in December 2017. Strange was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Lynford Schultz, who served five years in prison for manslaughter. He had just 12 . So, too, does a sister. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. section: | slug: mariners-dee-strange-gordon-updates-last-name | sport: baseball | route: article_single_fantasy | She was so sweet. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. 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. Tom, also known as "Flash," is just beginning what will become a 21-year major league career as a. Moderate. He was a right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox at the time. This was not an unusual sight, given where they lived. Dee Gordon; Edit. Devona D Strange, 52. [56] The following day, the Mariners officially declined his option, making him a free agent. 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. I didnt take it in right away, he says. Gordon initially protested, explaining that his mom had specifically schooled him not to go with just anybody. 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. Dee Strange-Gordon Dee was given birth to on April 22, 1988 (age 34 years), in Windermere, Florida, in the United States of America to his parents by the names of Tom Gordon and Devona Strange. 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. 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. 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. With the Dodgers, Gordon was primarily a shortstop. Then the phone rang, and he heard a cousin exclaim: "Not DeeDee! We were enamored of these wines and John's pre-vet major began to take a change of course. I had a complete turnaround, Gordon says, a Yes, sir often mixed into his answers. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. His legal name remains Strange-Gordon. Because I remember before that laying on her chest, and I could hear her heartbeat. 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. "Do you see my house?" Please enter your email and password to sign in. Tom Gordon Baseball Trading Card Values. As it did, the man swung his arms, and little Dee was sent flying. Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. [10], Though his father was a baseball player, Strange-Gordon initially focused on basketball and did not play baseball until he was in high school. Once a guy does it, it's who you areif we're being honest. "The first big purchase I made," he says, "was that tombstone.". In the sports world, some leagues are moving to enact policies that include punishment as well as preventative education. 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 . The back porch of the Colorado Rockies life, Wilson City, to! 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