"Competing in sports has taught me that if I'm not willing to give 120%, somebody else will.". The Yankees won the pennant again, and this time they topped the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, capturing their first world title since 1962. Blomberg is using the book to advocate for Munson's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.[20]. 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. On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg took a swing at home plate that changed baseball history. Dubbed The South Side Hitmen because of their prowess in hitting the long ball, the Sox finished in third place in the AL West with a 90-72 record. "I'm better off away from them," the. They kept him out of the Hall of Fame because he was tough at the ballpark to writers. They used that pick to select Blomberg, and as a result he cancelled his plan of attending UCLA. background-color:#ba3434; But hes right, I didnt know anyone. In 1973, when Blomberg was mostly healthy, he batted .329 and made baseball history when he became the first ever DH. Four days later he went 3-for-4 against Cleveland, driving in two more runs as New York pasted the Tribe, 9-2. When they asked for time out to say Mincha, he was taken aback. But nobody confronted Blomberg because he was often the best player on whatever team he played for. The former NL star had signed with the Red Sox in the off season after playing a year in Oakland in 1972. Let me stop you there, he told you I didnt know any of the players names, didnt he? He was the victim of a platoon system once again, facing right-handed pitchers in 140 at bats and only 16 at-bats against lefties. For his career, he hit .304 against right-handers, and .304 with two out and runners in scoring position, as well as .325 when the score was tied. [11][6] Blomberg finished 1973 with a healthy .329 average, .395 OBP, and .498 SLG in 301 at-bats;[1] he hit .351 with runners in scoring position. [1], Over eight seasons, Blomberg compiled a .293 batting average (391-for-1,333) with 52 home runs, 224 RBIs, 184 runs, 67 doubles, and 8 triples in 461 games. Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948), nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. [12] "I had four knee and two shoulder injuries," he said. 1 overall pick by the Yankees in 1967, Blomberg He attended DeKalb Junior College part-time, and later majored in psychology at Farleigh Dickinson University.[6]. You know, I can always tell people the Yankees beat the Mets in Israel too. 176 pages, Hardcover. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 He clubbed two home runs in a game at Minnesota on August 1 and again at Kansas City on August 28. I was contacted by one of his representatives at Triumph Books and was told I would have about a half hour . I signed a letter of intent to play basketball for John Wooden at UCLA and when you put your name on it back then, it was like a contract. I told my parents, if I got drafted by the Yankees number one, I was going to sign with them. They put me on the bus and threw me down in the hospital. 1 The family met a lot of anti-Semitism in the south. He played for the New York Yankees (1969, 1971-76) and Chicago White Sox (1978), and was the manager of the Bet Shemesh Blue Sox in the Israel Baseball League (2007). Bostons DH was Orlando Cepeda. He likes early 20th century baseball nicknames, pullover polyester jerseys and Old Hoss Radbourn. RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY AND ADD A PERSONAL INSCRIPTION WHEN CHECKING OUT. If you can help us improve this players biography,contact us. He played on different teams with different guys, but he was always the glue that held it all together. He fired Bill Virdon and brought in Billy Martin. And trust me, when he lays that moniker on you in conversation, you feel like youre one of his old Yankee pals he reveres so much. Drafted out of high school with the No. Joe Pepitone was there. Called on to pinch hit for pitcher Bill Burbach in the top of the eighth inning, he drew a walk. We did everything and we were crazy, but Thurman kept us together. One last question for you: are there any final thoughts youd like to leave for our readers? I dont want to have to look at the lineup every day to see if Im in it. The league lasted one year, and my team was the champion and we beat Art for it. That trip was great. Houk used a platoon system in some cases, and Blomberg was no exception. The designated hitter may have been created partially in response to the Year of the Pitcher in 1968 when hurlers dominated baseball. Then he saw the crowd joining them to daven behind the food concession. The pitching didnt make any difference to me when I was growing up. 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. [8] He tore his knee in the 1977 exhibition season when he hit the outfield wall, and missed that season too. 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It was co-written by Dan Schlossberg, the author of over 30 baseball books, including The Baseball Catalog, and host of the syndicated radio show, BallTalk. Blomberg, a member of the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, will tell more tales of his years as a Yankee slugger, as well as his stint managing the Israel Baseball League's Beit Shemesh Blue Sox, at the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Men's Night Out event on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Tucson Jewish Community Center. He told you I didnt know one guy on my team? [2], Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Blomberg is Jewish with roots in Romania. I think fans like to read about those kinds of guys. Like Blomberg, Chambliss was a left-handed batter, and he would be the starting first sacker for the next several seasons. The fans respected him, but the writers didnt. The White Sox tacked on another run in the ninth to win, 6-5. He played for the New York Yankees (1969, 19711976) and Chicago White Sox (1978), and was the manager of the Bet Shemesh Blue Sox in the Israel Baseball League (2007). He was the first designated hitter in Major League Baseball history. Nowadays, they scope it and youre ready to play in eight weeks. Turn Back the Clock - 1973 Ron Blomberg. I am a steak and potato guy; I didnt like Mediterranean food. 1draft picks for the New York Yankees, Ron Blomberg and Thurman Munson made for an odd couple. with lot of social media fan he often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with her huge fan base social media plateform. But I want to find out if he can hit them, and Im going to give him a good, long shot.15. 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. What was your first impression of George Steinbrenner? "[8][13] Hebecame a free agent at the end of the 1977 season. Thurman was just born to be a leader. Darryl Hinton He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and I told Diana Munson I was going to do everything I can to get him into the Hall of Fame. The prognosis of missing a week of playing time turned into six weeks. 5 Ogle; and Ruttman,. Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312-676-4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com . He was a guy that came from Cleveland and was a very good athlete. Hes still green, but he has all the tools, said Bauer. This has been really enjoyable and its great to hear how much Thurman Munson meant to you personally and its really fantastic you are pushing him for the Hall of Fame. Help us build our profile of Ron Blomberg! Phone: 602.496.1460 The deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself. As back-to-back No. Jokes aside, that Israel Baseball League was great, even if it lasted one season. Ron Blomberg - 1978 Ron Blomberg is someone that the White Sox should have avoided. [6] He was chosen for the Parade All-American teams in football, basketball, and baseball, the only person ever chosen for all three teams. The team was basically just a tax write off for them. Blomberg is a scout for the New York Yankees in the Atlanta area. Its a different type of book, all of the personal stories off the field. The matter reaches the Fhrer. felt that he should play every day but manager Ralph Houk platooned him, hampering his ability to develop into a star player. After his retirement from baseball in 1978, Blomberg worked with numerous charitable organizations, most recently the Israel Cancer Research Fund, where he serves as honorary chairman and spokesperson. It was like I was related to everyone. It was hopeful he would return soon, but he appeared in only one game in 1976, on September 8. One of Munson's closest friends and teammates was Ron Blomberg,. Thats what The Captain and Me is about and I hope people can see him different. Show more. Blomberg, now 73, remains proud of his place in history. Situated between a Ritter ( Chevalier) and a Graf ( Comte ), its modern equivalent is Baron. By writing The Captain and Me, Blomberg hopes to show a more personal side of Munson. He should have been in long ago. Thats so great, Mr. Shamsky seemed to enjoy his time there too. Thurman Munson was obviously a huge part of that revival. The short right field porch at Yankee Stadium lent itself to being a cornucopia of home runs for left-handed hitters capable of developing a power stroke. [1], Blomberg was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Baltic states. My conviction was strong.2, Many of Blombergs teammates in youth baseball leagues did not know or had never met a Jewish person. "[7] He also received 100 football scholarship offers. Ron Blomberg Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Ron Blomberg Positions: Designated Hitter, First Baseman and Rightfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: August 23, 1948 (Age: 74-186d) in Atlanta, GA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 12 10 He runs the Ron Blomberg Baseball camp in association with Total Specialty Camps, offering instruction in all facets of the game from the camps location in Milford, Pennsylvania.23 He is a yearly participant at the Yankees fantasy camp and one of the more popular instructors. In 1973, Blomberg batted .338 (96-for-284) against righties and .176 (3-for-17) versus lefties. I was in the Holy Land, near King Solomons tomb. The season was especially bitter for Blomberg as the Yankees won the AL pennant, their first since 1964. Helen L. Blomberg (207 KB) Upon being asked to do the interview, I was sent a copy of the book and immediately read it, and began preparing. On this day in 1973, New York Yankees first baseman Ron Blomberg became the first designated hitter in MLB history.. Blombergs new book, The Captain and Me, details his friendship with Munson and helps to shed light on what the Yankees legend was like off the field. 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. One story about Blomberg occurred away from the diamond. Ron Blombergs book, The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, is available now on Amazon. As back-to-backNo. Blomberg returned to the lineup in a month. So, it was a no-brainer, being a kid who idolized the Yankees and Mickey Mantle, being a Jew coming up from the South, and going to New York City where there are a million Jews. [7], Blomberg managed the Bet Shemesh Blue Sox in the 2007 inaugural season of the Israel Baseball League. I got to put the Yankee pinstripes on. He went to Williams College, but was very big at the University of Michigan. You managed Bet Shemesh Blue Sox, what was that experience like? I grew up in Atlanta and baseball wasnt the biggest sport there, football was. Blomberg finished it off within a half hour and asked for seconds. The book is a deeply personal story of a friendship between two teammates, and of a human bond which ultimately transcends the game itself. You can follow Ron Blomberg on Twitter @RonBlomberg1 and at www.RonBlombergYankees.com. It was a small sampling of his ability, but a promising one. There have been many great books written about Thurman and the way he played, including a great one by my friend Marty Appel. On March 30, 1979, his career came to a screeching halt. Blomberg is mostly known today as one of the old guys who shows up annually for the Old Timer . The Blombergs operated a jewelry store on Alabama Street in Atlanta. But as he was entering his prime, injuries cost Blomberg . Yankees great Thurman Munson was one of the best catchers in the game when he died in a stunning plane crash at age 32 in 1979. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous Athlete. A short video about the first field marshal in the Wehrmacht Werner von Blomberg (1878-1946) ! Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. After some initial testing of the shoulder, doctors determined that the injured biceps muscle may heal on its own. I feel like my book is great. As a result of these injuries, Blomberg missed the entire 1977 season. At 1:53 p.m., New York's Ron Blomberg became Major League Baseball's first designated hitter when he took ball one. Blomberg, who went 1 for 3 on the day, was quite surprised at the gathering of reporters at his locker. My family became very good friends with his wife Diana and we basically lived our lives together. All this happened in 1970, a long time ago, before baseball had battered Ron Blomberg's body, and before the New York Yankees had become the Bronx Zoo. Blomberg likes to say that Munson was Jekyll and Hyde when it came to his demeanor on and off the field. GFM Werner von Blomberg, then Germany's defence minister, married Margarethe Gruhn at the War Ministry on January 12, 1938. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Former player Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees is introduced during the New York Yankees 72nd Old Timers Day game before the Yankees play against the Tampa Bay Rays at . Blomberg had been a widower since the death of his first wife Charlotte in 1932. Maddox started in center field for most of the games (108) during the 1974 season. The popular Yankee, who is best known as the first Designated Hitter in baseball history, wants to see to it that his best friend, Thurman Munson, gains his rightful place in Cooperstown sooner rather than later. However, he did enroll at DeKalb College in Atlanta to take classes in the off season. It was a big improvement, and a giant obstacle overcome by Blomberg. They have one child, daughter Chesley. He was a guy who was a coach too. [16] He skippered his team to a league-leading 2912 (.707) regular season won-lost record, as well as to the IBL Championship. I got on that field and took batting practice with Mickey Mantle. "I grew up hearing anti-Semitic talk a lot," said Blomberg. Ron Blomberg never meant to make history. So, when I was young, I pulled for the Yankees and Mickey Mantle was my hero. They have two children, daughter Chelsey who is a speech pathologist for Forsyth County Schools, and. There were four or five guys on the team who never spoke to me and would not associate with me outside of the ballpark. Now, you pull a hamstring, and you take your time to recover. The Yankees made three personnel moves, and each had a direct bearing on the playing time of Blomberg. Ron Blomberg, Dan Epstein. Despite the new position, Blomberg still had a productive offensive season. Once he left the park, he was a different guy. If he goes 0-for-40 or even 0-for-25, Ill get him out of there, said Virdon, I cant keep him in there if I think hes hurting the club. In Designated Hebrew, Blomberg recounts a time when baseballand America itselfwere changing. Blomberg was a natural hitter who had a remarkably quick bat with tremendous power. I love to play, but I know Im a better hitter than anything else. Blomberg played in the minor leagues from 1967 to 1971. Back then, we had one-year contracts. Blomberg takes great pride in that distinction. He was born November 24, 1941 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Arthur and Margaret Blomberg who have preceded him in death. Diana Munson was the wife of Yankee great Thurman Munson. Blomberg appeared in three more games, starting twice, and went 3-for-6. We didnt have any money, so that was my first time on a plane. Cadet branches. No matter what, he was gonna bring the Yankees to meet his highest expectations of himself and the fans. Cant beat it. Im not taking anything away from those guys, but Thurman was a guy that took a team that was the Bad News Bears, and a lot of guys who were high maintenance and just molded them. I lived my dream. Blomberg passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 10 days short of his 88th birthday. You mentioned Mickey Mantle was your hero. In addition, there were a lot of born-again Christians on the team who held regular prayer meetings. 2. Known to have a hearty appetite, he was put to the test in a diner outside Kinston. Hitler and Gring were the witnesses to the wedding. But then in 1973, George Steinbrenner bought the team and youre talking about a 365-degree turnaround. $0.86. 0. General Werner von Blomberg, the Third Reich's Minister of War, fusses over a German shepherd dog as he poses for the Swedish sculptor, Adh Hedblom. 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