$200 per post at $10/CPM. "Get the hell out of my house! [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. I just have to move forward, he says, and if successful, I know one fan who will be thrilled. . It was an accident.". Devona Meanings Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning: In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Devona is: Protector. [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? T.J. Simers is a former Sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He became the first Dodger player since Harvey Hendrick in 1928 and the first Major Leaguer since Jayson Werth on May 12, 2009 to accomplish that feat. He had his own key and was accustomed to letting himself into the apartment after school while his mother was working. Correction: Six great years, he says while reaching for his cellphone. he asked. [9] In 2020, he stated that he would like to return to being known by his legal surname professionally, to honor his mother. [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. Since then, the league. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Required fields are marked *. "I already know that's going to happen and, let's be honest, that guy's probably going to do it again. The people there don't cut the grass. 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. 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. 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. 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! But I keep saying Ive got to go home because my mother will be there.. This spring, Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will continue a 40-game domestic-violence-related suspension that started last year. ", Someone took him aside and told him: "Your mama died this morning. How tough must it have been to have a mother for just six years? In 2015, in his first season with the Mar [25] He was selected to the Topps All-Star Rookie team. DeVona D Strange. He is someone who has suffered tragic, unexpected loss before. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Strange's boyfriend Lynford Schultz claimed Strange was shot when the two were playing with a loaded gun. Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder for the Washington Nationals. Dee Gordon definitely has the speed required for the position", Mariners show some pregame fight with an altercation in the clubhouse | The Seattle Times, "Mariners Brawl With Each Other In Locker Room", Major League Leaderboards 2018 Center Fielders Fielding Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball, Major League Leaderboards 2018 Batters Advanced Statistics | FanGraphs Baseball, "Dee Strange-Gordon 2020 Batting Game Logs", "With the World Series over, here are some key dates and decisions looming for the Mariners", "Mariners Decline 2021 Club Option On Dee Strange-Gordon", "147 Players today were declared XX(B) free agents. Gordon obtained custody of his son, and Dee was raised by Gordon's own mother. Then the phone rang, and he heard a cousin exclaim: "Not DeeDee! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Amid a season of disappointments, Dodger fans are embracing rookie shortstop Dee Gordon - all 150 pounds of him. .. 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. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell Barrett, Willie James Elmore, Louis Elmore, John Lee Elmore, and Clementine Bell; granddaughter: Devona Strange. Mother Aran C. Riley was born May 16, 1938 in Wilson City, Alabama to Green and Mary Elmore. Gordon spent his time playing sportsmostly basketball, his first love ("No 'hood kid wanted to play baseball")and going to school. He says they would climb into bed, watch TV together, and he starts naming off the shows. based on information from your browser. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. 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. [40] He rounded the bases fighting off tears and hugged teammates upon his arrival back to the dugout. "I wish every time it happened, I could hit a button and save the woman.". As for punishments, last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays suspended closer Roberto Osunawithout pay for violating MLB's domestic abuse policy. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. A system error has occurred. The everlastingly positive Dees response to that disappointment? DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. 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. The 32-year-old. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. For that to happen today, we had some help. He would learn this much later from his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, whom he still calls Nana. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. [34] On May 22, Gordon stole four bases in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. 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. On June 1, 2012, Gordon was part of a Dodgers lineup that featured the sons of five former Major Leaguers (along with Tony Gwynn Jr., Ivn DeJess Jr., Jerry Hairston Jr. and Scott Van Slyke). Mariners IF Dee Gordon has announced that he is now going by Dee Strange-Gordon after his mother DeVona Strange, who was killed when he was six years old. "He was doing what he could, I guess.". This was not an unusual sight, given where they lived. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida, USA. Verify and try again. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. Harmony In Chaos - The Album. 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. This finishes exceedingly long, as this brilliant wine is dense and polished now and has a really long way to go. Giancarlo Stantons Girlfriend A PlayerWives Recommendation, Tuukka Rasks girlfriend Jasmiina Nikkila. He was very close to his mother, he says, the memories still vivid. 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. Lynford had actually turned his life around when he met my daughter. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I told my grandmother God might have done this to help me in life, Gordon says upon reflection. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [72], Gordon is involved with many charities, such as Above .500 Inc. where he hosted Meet & Greets and participated in multiple charity games. 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. His mom, DeVona Strange, was killed when he was 6 years old. It was eating me up, but if I didnt let what happened to my mother eat me up, why should this? It didn't end well. His brother, Nick Gordon, also played for the Minnesota Twins. On Wednesday night, . Strange-Gordon was primarily a shortstop and second baseman, and with the Marlins, he was primarily a second baseman. "Domestic violence is rooted in power and control," Ray-Jones says. "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 2,090 Re: Reds sign Dee Strange-Gordon to minor league deal Originally Posted by RedTeamGo! "I went into the bushes to get it, and there was my dog," Gordon says. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. But he promised his grandmother that the metal sign used as a grave marker for his late mother would be replaced one day. There are more hurdles to clear. In 2017, Gordon was the Marlins nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award after his work with Athletes Brand and Food for the Hungry in their efforts to end poverty in the Dominican Republic. Not DeeDee! His father, former. Dee Golden graduated from Southeastern University. Gordon's mother, DeVona Strange, was shot and killed by her boyfriend when Gordon was 7. 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. My mom bought me that dog.". 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "Best six years of my life," Gordon says. There are more blank spaces between that drive with Polo and DeVona's wake. "I was like, what the hell? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [21][22] His father was in attendance. He hasn't heard from him since and has no idea where he is. I play in the big leagues. Rewarding Gordon for a career of generosity was no surprise. [53][54] He had the fastest average time from home plate to first base of all major league second basemen, at 4.18 seconds. "The first big purchase I made," he says, "was that tombstone.". [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. 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. Strange-Gordon told B/R's Scott Millerin 2019 thatDevaris 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. Who has suffered tragic, unexpected loss before might have done this to help me in,! Some error occurred while uploading your photo ( s ), Nick Gordon, also for! 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