After the game, His bat and his number 12 jersey were sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. It may have been happenstance that made Ron Blomberg own a piece of history as baseballs first designated hitter. I grew up in Atlanta and baseball wasnt the biggest sport there, football was. Youre talking about three Hall of Famers right off the bat. He clubbed two home runs in a game at Minnesota on August 1 and again at Kansas City on August 28. Ron Blomberg Getty. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 Today the GHSA shows the 1987 title as "vacated." Bell, who died Tuesday at age 76, was one of Georgia's iconic basketball coaches. I guess this is a broad topic, but Ill keep it general so you can do what you want with it. The book discusses Blomberg's life leading up to his major league career, his playing days as a Yankee, and his Jewish heritage. 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He likes early 20th century baseball nicknames, pullover polyester jerseys and Old Hoss Radbourn. Nowadays, they scope it and youre ready to play in eight weeks. Not so much against Carter because he was in the National League, but they all had great careers. Ron Blomberg, Major League Baseball's first designated hitter and the "great Jewish hope" of the NY Yankees during the 1970's, is an icon of boyhood dreams achieved. It was hopeful he would return soon, but he appeared in only one game in 1976, on September 8. On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg ruined baseball. Before Blomberg arrived in New York, the Yankees only employed three Jews in the entire organization. Oh, on the way home from school he might stop in for two or three submarine sandwiches or a half dozen hamburgers, that is all. One was outgoing and talkative (Blomberg) and the other sullen and grumpy (Munson). It felt as if I had been shot by a shotgun.17. But I was lucky. "I grew up hearing anti-Semitic talk a lot," said Blomberg. In addition to the sources shown in the Notes, the author used Baseball-Reference.com. Blomberg made his debut with the Yankees as a 20-year-old September callup in 1969 then came up to stay in 1971. But there is much more to Ron Blomberg than being the first designated hitter. The story of Ron's life and career is one that can inspire anyone to believe that their goals, no matter how difficult they may appear. What was your perspective of that as Thurmans best friend? Against the left-handers, I know if I never get a hit, Im never going to see them again, and all that adds to pressure, he said. Cadet branches. When Ron was 13 years of age, his older brother Alan passed away from an undisclosed illness on April 20, 1961.1 The family met a lot of anti-Semitism in the south. Eventually, Blomberg had to prove he could hit lefties, and Virdon gave him his chance. The former NL star had signed with the Red Sox in the off season after playing a year in Oakland in 1972. "I'm better off away from them," the. On April 6, 1973, at Fenway Park, he was walked by Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant on five pitches with the bases loaded in the first inning,[10][11][12] and the bat he used is in Cooperstown's Hall of Fame. Blomberg, a Jewish superstar athlete from Georgia, and the gruff Munson were roommates for five years and were more family than they were friends. Blomberg, now 73, remains proud of his place in history. If not, the bill was $25. Learn How much net worth Ron is in this year and how he spend his expenses? They named a sandwich after me at the Stage Deli! One was a good-looking, gregarious kid from Atlanta who cheerfully talked . They have also lived in Tacoma, WA and Puyallup, WA. The Atlanta August 23, 1948-born Athlete expert is arguably the worlds most influential Ron Blomberg is expert, with a wide-ranging social media outreach. I am a steak and potato guy; I didnt like Mediterranean food. In1971, he hit .322 for the parent club in 199 at bats. For the record, he walked. No matter what, he was gonna bring the Yankees to meet his highest expectations of himself and the fans. He was a guy who was a coach too. The next thing I know, Im walking around in circles on the bad leg, and theres blood running down my nose, said Blomberg. Many[who?] Its a different type of book, all of the personal stories off the field. Just as Blomberg was coming into his prime, he missed virtually two full seasons. Its selling like crazy. The leagues (Eastern, International, Texas and New York-Penn) called the new role pinch-hitting specialist or wild- card pinch-hitter.10 Each league used the new player with varying criteria. Right field was a revolving door with Johnny Callison, Rusty Torres, and Ron Swoboda splitting the majority of starts. Select this result to view Ron W Blomberg's phone number, address, and more. The deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself. Ron Blomberg - 1st Major League Baseball - Designated Hitter Speaking Engagements History is made 1st DH in MLB History In the beginning Drafted #1 Overall 1967 When it started MLB Debut Sept. 10th 1969 Batted Left Career Avg .293 The career NY Yankees (69, 71-76) Chicago White Sox (78) MLB'S FIRST DESIGNATED HITTER, EVER I was very, very lucky. The team was basically just a tax write off for them. The New York Yankees opened the . You get up to bat, you take your four swings, you drive in runs, you come back to the bench, and you keep loose in the runway, Houk told him. Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948), nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. Now, you pull a hamstring, and you take your time to recover. [7], Blomberg managed the Bet Shemesh Blue Sox in the 2007 inaugural season of the Israel Baseball League. .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ They said, Well, you busted your knee. I asked how long I was gonna be out and they told me the whole year. Blombergs career statistics included a .293 batting average with 52 home runs and 224 RBIs. "Competing in sports has taught me that if I'm not willing to give 120%, somebody else will.". It wouldnt be fair to the other guys. 13 Dave Anderson, The House that Blomberg Remodeled, New York Times, June 2, 1973: 23. You played in an era with some great catchers like Carlton Fisk, Johnny Bench and Gary Carter. Houk resigned to take the managing job in Detroit. The book is not even out yet and its already in the Top 25 baseball books. 2 Bid - 1972 Topps Set-Break #203 Ron Blomberg NR-MINT *GMCARDS* $ 0.79. You think about Wally Pipp and Lou Gehrig and you dont want to miss time. Blomberg played in the minor leagues from 1967 to 1971. Drafted out of high school with the No. But for me, the book is something I want to show people about Thurman. [12] He played his final game for the White Sox on October 1, 1978, at 30 years of age. 3 Bid - 2003 Upper Deck Yankees Signature Series Pride Of New York Ron Blomberg Auto $ 3.25. Despite the new position, Blomberg still had a productive offensive season. background-image:unset; I think fans like to read about those kinds of guys. So, when I was young, I pulled for the Yankees and Mickey Mantle was my hero. 1. Through the end of May, he was batting .203 and, after hitting three homers in April, he went without a home run for 18 games until he hit his fourth on June 15. A terrible scandal. Ronald Mark Blomberg , nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. Ron Blombergs book, The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, is available now on Amazon. You had the Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, Alabama and Tennessee. Yankee Stadium was shut down for two years as the ballpark underwent extensive renovations. I got to put on the Pinstripes. On April 6, 1973, Blomberg, nursing a sore hamstring, faced Boston's Luis Tiant, becoming the game's first-ever designated hitter. I want people to see that he loved his family and friends and that he did so much for charity. Or so he says. The book details the unlikely friendship between two teammates who were direct opposites. The shirt can be purchased autographed or unautographed. It was a small sampling of his ability, but a promising one. Ron Blomberg was the number one over-all pick in the 1967 amateur draft and made his Yankee debut on September 10, 1969. When Ron Blomberg stepped up to the plate for the New York Yankees on April 6, 1973, he knew he was making history. The following spring, with his shoulder healed, Blomberg was having an outstanding spring training. He would get in your face in a second if he didnt like something, but that was only at the ballpark. His first stop on the Yankees minor league chain was Johnson City, Tennessee, in the Rookie Appalachian League. In 1971 he was hitting .326 with a .565 slugging percentage for the Yankees AAA team, the Syracuse Chiefs, when the Yankees called him up to the major leagues. Werner von Blomberg German officer minister of defence 1933-1938 Blomberg during a manoeuvre of the German army Photo: Kuehlewindt - probably in 1934. [7], He received 125 basketball scholarship offers, and John Wooden of the University of California at Los Angeles came out to meet him in person. Along with being the first designated hitter in Major League Baseball history, he played for the New York Yankees (1969, 1971-76) and Chicago White . [12], The White Sox signed Blomberg as a free agent for $300,000 in 1978. Baseball Player During a Jan. 12 virtual event hosted by Temple Emanu El in Orange, Ron Blomberg, the first designated hitter in baseball history, recounted his career in the major league and his close friendship with former New York Yankees captain Thurman Munson. We now have Captain Long Sleeve T-Shirts in our store as a way to help Ron and his efforts to get The Captain into the HOF. He performed great on the field, but it was all of the intangibles. Ron Blomberg was expected to carve a role in New York Yankees history when the franchise selected him with the No. There are a handful of players who most agree belong in the Hall of Fame who played during Blombergs era. Hitting is his best feature and his running is above average. Im gonna lead you to be a good team. Thats why he became the captain. Helen Blomberg's familty tree; Badgeguy's Family (3680 KB) All of the family and everybody that's married in. 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