Once a guy does it, it's who you areif we're being honest. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. Overall, in 2012, he played in 87 games and hit .228 with 32 steals. Strange-Gordon was primarily a shortstop and second baseman, and with the Marlins, he was primarily a second baseman. He looks around, still hardly believing his surroundings. There is simply the moment in front of you, and then the next one, and the one after that. Gordon also has worked with Striking Out Poverty, Food For the Hungry, Big League Impact and other . 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. . "Do you want me to. Last fall, the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs cut running back Kareem Hunt after a video surfaced that showed him shoving and kicking a woman. St. Petersburg Times (FL) - Saturday, May 27, 1995 STRANGE, DEVONA DENISE, 25, of 3914 36th Ter. [3][4][5] 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. Additional data from member contributors. (11 votes) Very easy. 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. You soak in the good and shut your eyes tight until the bad fades. 47-year-old DeVona Rothrock was last seen on November 21, 2014 at her home in Monrovia, Indiana. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. (Osuna was then traded to the Houston Astros.) 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. Lynford had actually turned his life around when he met my daughter. Since instituting its policy for domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in August 2015, MLB has investigated cases against 11 players. I don't remember anything else.". Locally, she was a computer technician at AAA Insurance since January. T.J. Simers is a former Sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. "I'm playing baseball, man," he says. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. And how does a kid recover from life turned upside down? Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! This picture was taken in her final days. So that's why you'll now see him called Dee Strange-Gordon going forward. On April 29, 2016, Major League Baseball suspended Strange-Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use. Just two days before the murder of his mother, Gordon witnessed a physical argument between DeVona Strange, his mother, and Lynford Schultz, his mother's live-in boyfriend. Tom Gordon. Both mother and son survived the birththough it didn't go perfectly. Born: 8 January 1970Died: 16 March 1995. Him.". He has spent the past three seasons with the Mariners. When complications arose during childbirth at the medical facility in Avon Park, Florida, she was helicoptered to a Tampa hospital. [25] He was selected to the Topps All-Star Rookie team. Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I thought you might like to see a memorial for DeVona Denise Strange I found on Findagrave.com. He was born on November 18, 1967, in Sebring, Florida, in the United States. Devona Strange was 25. 2,090 Re: Reds sign Dee Strange-Gordon to minor league deal Originally Posted by RedTeamGo! On August 1, Strange-Gordon opted out of his contract.[67]. A hero from Ascalon, she was pivotal in many major events across Tyria, including the Ascension of Kormir. 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. 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. We knew when cars were parked outside the gate someone had died or there had been a robbery, he says. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Gordon says softly. [66] [2], Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. His mother was shot and killed when he was just seven years old. And I remember exactly what I ordered that day: ice cream and small fries. 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. 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. says Gordon, who signed a five-year, $50 million deal with Miami in 2016 before the Marlins traded him to Seattle in December 2017. Im 6 and Im thinking if he leaves hes going to take my toys, he says. I'm so sorry. There was a problem getting your location. The guilt came rolling back in waves. Acteur. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers. [30] He was selected as a Sporting News National League all-star. 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. Correction: Six great years, he says while reaching for his cellphone. On December 11, 2021, Strange-Gordon signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. But who he is now, in so many ways, is who he was then. All Rights Reserved. '", From the back seat of the squad car, Lynford told Gwendolyn: "I'm so sorry. Dee Gordon; Edit. I just have to move forward, he says, and if successful, I know one fan who will be thrilled. 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. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. 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. 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 said in an LA Times article that he just chose to make the best of it. So thats how you do it. [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. DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. Sometimes, however, the bad does not fade. She loved her baby. [36] Gordon batted .333 for the season, winning the National League batting title and leading the majors in infield hits (36) and bunt hits (16), and winning his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award. 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 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. A few weeks before my mom died I heard my mom choking, he says. On July 6, Strange-Gordon opted out of his minor league deal and elected free agency. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [39] On April 29, Major League Baseball suspended Gordon for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drugs use. [1] Through the 2010s, Strange-Gordon stole 330 bases, the most of any player. Dee Gordon and his grandmother, Gwendolyn Caitt, Roberto Osuna after his trade from the Blue Jays to the Astros. Resend Activation Email. Gordon moves to central Florida to a new home and school to be with his father. Then two weeks later . 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. He was 6 when his mother, Devona Strange, was murdered by her boyfriend. In the Marlins first game played after the death of Fernandez, Gordon hit an emotional lead-off home run, paying tribute to Fernandez. Survivors include a son, DeVaris J. Early life. They did not marry. At her high school graduation, Dee was there in his Nana's arms. Dads smart, too. 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. 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. The kid tells the boyfriend to leave, but then reconsiders. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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. Very difficult. My mom died when I was [seven]. [49] While he stole 30 bases (fifth in the league), he led the American League with 12 times caught stealing. [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. He thereafter chose to be known professionally simply as Dee Gordon. Celtic Baby Names Meaning: In Celtic Baby Names the meaning of the name. 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. "[41] Gordon's tribute home run to Fernndez has been described as a "transcendent MLB moment. [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. Devona Strange in Saint Petersburg, FL Devona Strange may also have lived outside of Saint Petersburg, such as Avon Park. And now, as Dee considered the question hanging in the air, he thought of this beloved game. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Oops, we were unable to send the email. $200 per post at $10/CPM. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. He played in 19 games, during which he hit a poor .175, and was optioned back to AAA. She was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Avon Park. . Lynford Schultz? Search above to list available cemeteries. He is Washington Nationals' second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder. So, too, does a sister. S, Apt. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It was eating me up, but if I didnt let what happened to my mother eat me up, why should this? "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me. 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. Required fields are marked *. 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. I was getting in trouble a lot and if I had stayed in St. Petersburg, I might not be sitting here today.. It was an accident.". In the sports world, some leagues are moving to enact policies that include punishment as well as preventative education. [73][74] In addition, Gordon created "Flash of Hope", a charity to help children whose parent died as a result of domestic abuse. Difficult. St. Petersburg is a lifetime ago. ", "Do you want me to leave, little man?" [6][5][7] Tom Gordon sued for custody of Dee and raised him with the help of his own mother, Dee's grandmother. Before his professional career and reaching such a great height, he was known to have played basketball as well at the time. But hes still not sure he has it right. He and his mother had avoided death once before, in the delivery room. It didn't end well. [Batter up: Join or create a 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for free today]. Profession. [33] After 28 games, Gordon led the major leagues with a .437 batting average. Less than a month past his seventh birthday, Dee rushed from his bedroom armed with an eight-pound dumbbell. Now she wants to take me to McDonalds. He is still listed only as 5'11" and 170 pounds, but the two-time All-Star whom former Tigers manager Jim Leyland once memorably described as being "no bigger than half a minute," has done an admirable job of making room for himself in his father's game. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. "I woke up at the gravesite at the burial.". I play in the big leagues. After the season, he played for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. $140 per post at $7/CPM. 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. In so many ways, Gordon is a survivor. Submitted on July 23, 2013. "He was doing what he could, I guess.". This was not an unusual sight, given where they lived. She was so sweet. [Greg Johns] Dee Gordon has informed the Mariners he'd like to go by Dee Strange-Gordon from now on. Find Donald's age, current and past home addresses, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and known relatives. Two days before his mother's boyfriend would shoot and kill her, the boyfriend was bleeding in the kitchen. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Strange-Gordon was born in Windermere, Florida, the son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Tom Gordon and Devona Denise Strange. Citation Use the citation below to add to a bibliography: He is someone who has suffered tragic, unexpected loss before. And how do you not root for the kid? He was just 7 years old when his mother was shot and killed by an ex-boyfriend. "That's why, for a long, long time, I felt it was my fault," Gordon says. 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. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought there's a much more interesting story when it comes to how . His father Tom Gordon was a three-time All Star pitcher, and brother Dee Strange-Gordon is a minor leaguer, . In just 56 games for the Dodgers, Gordon's 24 stolen bases were tied for the most by a rookie during the 2011 season. "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!'. At the time, it is known that he was a free agent. That's how Devaris Strange-Gordon - reed thin and shaken . Now he still tries to hold on, her name in his helmet, in his shoes, in almost everything he touches. 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. Two women who work with his mom pull him aside. "I was talking to the policeman. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Experts like Ray-Jones and others see that people frequently underestimate the complexities of this issue. [3] Dee is his second-oldest. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This browser does not support getting your location. [24] Gordon appeared in 56 games for the Dodgers, hitting .304 with 24 stolen bases. [56] The following day, the Mariners officially declined his option, making him a free agent. 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. "We were in the streets; let's put it that way," Gordon says. 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. [72], Gordon is involved with many charities, such as Above .500 Inc. where he hosted Meet & Greets and participated in multiple charity games. [35] In a June 30 home game against the San Francisco Giants, Gordon hit his first inside-the-park home run. He tells them, "Just because you are a statistic, it doesn't mean you have to be a statistic.". Following the end of her mortal life, Devona's spirit entered the Mists and fought against the Shadow Army of Balthazar 's half-brother Menzies during the Eternal Battle. "I remember my lips feeling cold against her. Please try again later. [55], On October 27, 2020, it was reported that the Mariners would not pick up Strange-Gordon's $14 million contract option for the 2021 season, instead paying him a $1 million buyout. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Children. "Do you see my house?" He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. The everlastingly positive Dees response to that disappointment? [12], Gordon played baseball at Avon Park High School (like his father), Seminole Community College, and Southeastern University, all in central Florida. Tom Gordon Baseball Trading Card Values. Look at me. [59] On March 26, 2021, Strange-Gordon was released by the Reds. His legal name remains Strange-Gordon. 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Working with the Florida District Attorney's office, he invites one child a month to join him in the clubhouse and during batting practice.[5]. They do not marry. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Dee is in first grade, his school bus pulling up to the gated apartment complex in St. Petersburg, Fla., where his mother lives. Learn more about merges. Batters are getting hit at a record rate in 2020. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. "I'm playing baseball.". I had one question: Is she coming back? I remember later crying so hard I just went to sleep.. He talks to kids who have "been victims or have lost a parent due to domestic violence" through the Flash of Hope program he established a few years ago. Add to your scrapbook. He mentions the impact on him when he hears someone talking about making minimum wage. [45] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. He was a right-handed pitcher and current radio color commentator for the Boston Red Sox at the time. [27], Gordon beat out Alex Guerrero to become the Dodgers starting second baseman for the 2014 season. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68187056/devona-denise-strange. The principal from his old school in St. Petersburg drove down for the funeral, along with some of Dee's friends. Gordon makes the switch, but gets no car. "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. The kid is a terrific basketball player, but his future is baseball. [50][51] Gordon walked in 1.5% of his at bats, the lowest percentage in the major leagues, and had the lowest walks-per-strikeout ratio in the majors (0.11).[52]. [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. Gordons eyes glisten. 23 H, St. Petersburg, died Tuesday (May 16, 1995) at Bayfront Medical Center as a result of a gunshot wound. For that to happen today, we had some help. Tom Gordon who happens to be Dee Stranger's father is also an American baseball professional who was known to have retired. Copyright 2021 by G24 Ltd. All rights reserved. There's a lot you have to navigate.". The Mariners infielder relived the tragedy. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. Devona Strange was the mother of Dee Gordon. In 2019, Gordon batted .275/.304/.359 and stole 22 bases in 117 games. ", Directly or indirectly, domestic violence affects a lot of us. 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. I live here. 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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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The divine name *Dyus stems from the root *dyeu-, denoting the "diurnal sky" or the "brightness of the day" (in contrast to the darkness of the night), ultimately deriving from *di or dei- ("to shine, be bright"). 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. My mom bought me that dog.". He played for Gigantes de Carolina in the Puerto Rico Baseball League after the season. Her name is written on his cap, in his shoes "Her name's everywhere around me,'' he says. ", "Now that I'm an adult, I know all she did for me.". Drag images here or select from your computer for DeVona Denise Strange memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. His brother, Nick, an infielder in Minnesota's system, lives eight minutes away. Giancarlo Stantons Girlfriend A PlayerWives Recommendation, Tuukka Rasks girlfriend Jasmiina Nikkila. He was rumored to have played Major League Baseball with the Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Seattle Mariners. 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. Ive always been surrounded by great people. Incidentally for those of you that dont know, Dee Gordons father, is former MLB closer Tom Gordon (Flash Sr.) Devona Strange was Tom Gordons girlfriend in high school and when Tom was just starting his career in the major leagues. 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