A Pennsylvania YouTuber exposes would-be child predators. He threw a ball in Griffith Stadium and it pulled the tendons away from his elbow and he was hurt. Names like Stan Musial, Tony Gwynn and others. This season, the Indians lead the majors with 10 complete games. 4 homers in one game .He hit 45 homers in 1961. His return to Cleveland had inadvertently added a new chapter to the Curse saga. Each time, Progressive Field fans stood and wildly cheered his introduction. is a Tuesday feature here. NOT in the Hall! In Colavito's prime, big Municipal Stadium crowds cheered him wildly. Famous New York sportscaster, Marty Glickman, conducts a five-minute interview with players on 14 of the 16 recordings. We were partners for the purpose of growing mushrooms and I learned to buy manure, spawn, top soil, how to spray for red mites, how to work the dirt.. I always sincerely, deeply appreciate you being here for me. While with the Yankees in 1968, Colavito finally got to pitch, throwing 2? The Curse of Rocky Colavito This affects the poor town of Cleveland, Ohio, as if Cleveland sports need any more bad juju. Rocky Colavito . A cousin of mine (now deceased) big Indians fan had a chance to attend the game in Baltimore when Rocky hit 4 HRs in that game. In 1959, he hit four consecutive home runs in one game. To me, he was the ultimate jerk, just not a good human being. If its a missed opportunity for the organization, its not one that vexes the former Indians star, who was the center of attention Friday in Cleveland where the The Return of Rocky Colavito, a program promoting Sommers recently published biography, Rocky Colavito: Clevelands Iconic Slugger, drew hundreds of fans to a downtown theater. a few 20 win seasons and the best? He was one of the most feared hitters in the league. The Guardians, then known as the Cleveland Indians, played in the World Series in 1995, 1997, and 2016, but lost all three to the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, and Chicago Cubs, respectively. Asked whether he had any tips on how to stay married so long, Colavito said, I think the best thing is, just keep everything on an even keel. Its not in my hands,of course., Colavito added, I checked some of the records and I know I have a better record than a lot of the guys that are in.. Hes missing a part of one leg. Rocky I was a young man myself when I meant you at Kutztown Auto Co and worked on your Caddilacs you brought in pics personally sign for my boy and I .showed me your hitting technics was watching Home run Derby greatest dam hitter of all time your time with Cleveland Stats 4 home runs 1 game!!!!! Should be. Colavitos anemic vote totals with the BBWAA are more surprising still. He had some power and he was one hell of a good hitter. Who is the other Colavito you were referring to? Colavito will discuss efforts to erect a statue in his honor in Cleveland's . 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Having grown up in the 50s and 60s and a big childhood Mickey mantle fan I was shocked to learn rocky was not in the hof These cards could include any combination of series including superstars (Mantle . Colavito tried broadcasting and scouted for the Yankees, but when his father-in-law grew ill in the late 60s, he headed for the mushroom buildings on the Temple farm. Now 87, Colavito will be honored with a statue in Little Italy. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Terry Pluto", "Lifting of Cleveland sports curse good news for Memphis fans", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Curse_of_Rocky_Colavito&oldid=1103416427, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 August 2022, at 16:13. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. A Bronx native who in the 1950s and 1960s became one of the sports brightest stars and perhaps the most popular Cleveland Indian ever, Colavito has lived for decades in virtual anonymity near Reading. This edition features a new afterword by C. Paul Rogers III. With 400 home runs, Colavito probably wouldve gotten more attention from voters. Colavito is a member of the very interesting class of 1968, ballplayers who played their last game in the 1968 season (others are Wayne Causey, Elston Howard, Larry Jackson, Roger Maris, Stu Miller, and Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Eddie Mathews). I got letters from parents thanking me for teaching their kids discipline.. Web1965 Cleveland Indians vs. California Angles August 12th Baseball Ticket, 5-1 Angles Victory, Rocky Colavito, Leon Wagner Ad vertisement by MaitlandVintage MaitlandVintage But the story of the contentment he found in a fetid business far from baseballs spotlight could serve as a reminder of all the pre-free-agency stars who had second acts in the shadows. You did what you had to do and you got your hands dirty.. But while he lives only 10 minutes from the old ballpark where his career blossomed with the Reading Indians, he seldom goes. He thrived both with the Indians and after he was traded for Harvey Kuenn following the 1959 season in the trade that inspired the famous Curse of Rocky Colavito.. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I didnt want them to lose.. WOW. The label incorporated last month and is now making plans for national distribution. He's missing a part of one leg. He is 85 now, retired and missing a portion of his right leg that circulation problems claimed. The book came out two years ago this month. Nice thing about it , hed do the same against another opponent . AP Gary Peters, a former Mercer High School pitcher and former Major League Baseball player, has died at the age of 85. He defensive play was outstanding. Rocky may fall a little short in getting in, but is should be remembered what an excellent right fielder he was having excellent range, a great arm and setting the record as the first outfielder to have an errorless season. Colavito also had more home runs than anyone in baseball from 1958 through 1962, with 200, according to the Baseball-Reference.com Play Index tool. Hes 85. But his memorably mellifluous name plus exploits that included a four-homer game and home run and RBI titles still resonate in Cleveland. If one were to ask a Cleveland baseball fan in the 1950s and 1960s who the team's iconic players were, Rocky Colavito's name would likely come up quickly. Later, it was always a thrill to hear Herb broadcast the Indians games as a . Should be. See terms and apply now. To me, he was the ultimate [jerk], just not a good human being. It was the 17-year-old outfielders right arm that most interested the Indians and when, after signing for a $3,000 bonus, he showed up in Daytona Beach, he found himself listed as a pitcher. Id drive by and see him. Hey Rocky just looking you up and realized that your not in hall of fame . My knee jerk reaction from looking at Colavitos career numbers is: No, he doesnt merit a Hall of Fame plaque. Mr. Colavito also pitched three scoreless innings for the Tribe in 1958. Now 85, he's found a quiet life in Reading and won't be participating in the fanfare in Cleveland this week. Graded PSA Mint 9. Is that an egomaniac or what?. He currently resides at Perry Ave, Bayville, New York, 11709-2622 and has been living there since he changed his I always sincerely, deeply appreciate you being here for me. Though he had several productive Detroit seasons, Colavito never reached a World Series. In Cleveland sports, Colavito quickly ascended to a plateau occupied only by the Browns Jim Brown. WebBirthplace. And those who flocked to the 75,000-seat stadium on Lake Erie loved watching him do it. vs. BOS 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: we were celebrating our Championship! Even without a Cooperstown plaque, Rocky Colavito remains a very talented and compelling player who will not soon be forgotten by those who had the privilege of seeing him play. Come on. He was the best of them all. The Rock, now 74, sits in a tree 28 feet above the ground with a bow and a carbon arrow, and a netted hat to keep out the bugs. He was coming off back-to-back 40-home-run seasons, and he had made his first All-Star game in 1959. Whenever I got to see him play I was always leery itd be another game of homers against us . Rocky Colavito ( 1960-1964 ) is retired and living in Pennsylvania . Score went 36-19 with a 2.68 ERA and 508 strikeouts over his first two full seasons before taking a Gil McDougald line drive to the face on May 7, 1957. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Though he had several productive Detroit seasons, Colavito never reached a World Series. It is one of several curses believed to have stricken the city of Cleveland's major sports franchises for decades. The right fielder went into rapid decline after 1966, bouncing between four teams his final two seasons, though as noted here recently, Colavito had a moment in the sun his last year in the majors, 1968, when he pitched and won a game for the Yankees. Colavito collected 21 homers and 65 RBIs in that abbreviated season, 25 and 84 in 1957, 41 and 113 in 1958, a league-best 42 and 111 in 1959. A Midwesterner's version of "Wait Till Next Year"--a witty, charming account of the history of the Cleveland Indians, and how a common love of baseball forged a remarkable bond between a man and his father. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Born: He could run, Colavito said. We decided the Reading area would be better for us.. He had a secretary whose job each day was to go through 35 newspapers and clip out every mention of Frank Lane. You did what you had to do and you got your hands dirty.. The Indians never responded and Colavito will be absent from all the MLB-sanctioned activities surrounding the event in a town that once adored him. WebView Rocky Colavito's record in Las Vegas, NV including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. A lifetime batting average of .266, 374 career home runs and 1,730 hits dont seem sufficient for Cooperstown, and several of the players Colavito charts most closely to offensively fall into the good-but-not-great category: Boog Powell, Norm Cash, Frank Howard. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? WebWhere does Rocky Colavito live today? Browse channels Carl was working for a meat-packing outfit, Colavito said. (Age 35-049d) Colavito walked in the 11th inning to force in the winning run in a 1-0 victory. So, when he speaks to me about his journey, I listen intently. Colavito tried broadcasting and scouted for the Yankees, but when his father-in-law grew ill in the late 60s, he headed for the mushroom buildings on the Temple farm. If its a missed opportunity for the organization, its not one that vexes the former Indians star, who was the center of attention Friday in Cleveland, where The Return of Rocky Colavito, a program promoting Sommers recently published biography, Rocky Colavito: Clevelands Iconic Slugger, drew hundreds of fans to a downtown theater. That birthday visit, in particular, was the trip that erased any lingering hard feelings. batting champion. He had a lot to offer.. One of the longest I seen ever since. Found inside Page 75On the morning of September 18 , Gordon told reporters he would resign 31 7 0 5 16 Rocky Colavito ( RF ) 154 588 90 151 24 0 ( 42 ) 111 Gordy Coleman 6 Found inside Page 1844Now it's up to you to decide whether I go there just to live on my own or time in the outfield with another promising young player, Rocky Colavito, I love you, Colavito told the audience during the 5-hour event. Rocky was a local product of Crotona Park (south Bronx). All were solid members of their teams in their day, but if every man like this were to be honored, the Hall of Fame would mushroom in size and become watered down to the point Id be devoting columns here to whether or not Reggie Sanders deserved induction. Before that He hit a total of 374 Homers over his career with Baseballs that were not as juiced as todays balls are in the MLB. At Reading, he met his future wife, Carmen Perrotti. In his 1994 book, The Curse of Rocky Colavito: A Loving Look at a Thirty-Year Slump, Pluto suggested that the trade, made by Indians general manager Frank Lane to blunt Colavito's popularity and end his salary demands, led to a 34-season stretch where the Indians did not finish the season within 11 games of first place, from 1960 to 1993. I was 11 years old and Rocky hit a homerun 2 rows from where we sat. I got letters from parents thanking me for teaching their kids discipline.. 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On Tuesday morning, I sat next to my husband at breakfast as he bemoaned all the coverage of Prince Harrys new book, " Spare ." It was all about him. Are you looking for Sold Out available on sale? Before the Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton did it Tuesday night, the Cleveland Indians' Rocky Colavito was the only player to hit four home runs in a game against the Orioles. I had hard feelings toward Frank Lane, he said. Dont Knock the Rock was a local mantra. If he did not have the competition of the likes of Mantle, Killerbrew, Gentile, Maris, etc he may have had more home run, slugging and rbi titles. These packs have been in storage since 2003 and are now available to the bidding public. On the day of the Colavito trade, the Indians played the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game at 64-year-old Russwood Park in Memphis, Tennessee. But :sentimental: Curse Of Rocky Colavito: A Loving Look At A Thirty Year Slump|Terry Pluto, The Power Of Healing Love|Mrs. John Miasack (sp) had a blazing fastball but never wanted to grind through the minors (his brother played for the Stags). Im with you guys. I didnt want them to lose.. Henry J. On Tuesday morning, I sat next to my husband at breakfast as he bemoaned all the coverage of Prince Harrys new book, " Spare ." Then, just two days before the 1960 season, came the unimaginable. baseball era. 1957 Topps Baseball Rocco (Rocky) Colavito Rookie for auction. Because in two days, the Indians and Tigers would open the season in Cleveland. It was 320 down each line, 385 to each alley, 410 to center. Despite that initial classification, Colavito was strictly an outfielder during his first professional season. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Rocky Colavito played for 6 teams; the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. Marie, Ontario in the early 60s and used to fall asleep with my transistor radio listening to the Tigers broadcastsThe Rock was, by far, my favouriteI once again live in The Soo!have been in broadcasting for 42 years and every August 10th I wish Rocky a happy Birthday on the air Today was no exception (84)I guess its my way of saying thank you for some great childhood memories I agree with Richard Cirlinciones comments aboveI too dug through the stats for that periodFor that 9 year stretch I think he deserves entryand yesIm a little biasedStay well RockyI hope someday to shake your hand. This is a hand signed Rocky Colavito baseball. It was hard for me, Colavito said. Theres Tiant, a friend who Colavito speaks with by phone a few times a year. Fans were devastated and so was he. Heck, the Cleveland Indians were supposedly afflicted for years with something called the Curse of Rocky Colavito following their ill-fated trade of him for Harvey Kuenn just before the start of the 1960 season. In 1959, the Sporting News named Colavito the player most likely to break Babe Ruths 60-home run mark. Just three deceased ones Joe Gordon, Ron Santo and Deacon White have been enshrined by veteran voters in this span. Detroit fans were mostly happy about the trade.[2]. The wiry 6-foot-3, 190-pounder showed plenty of power as he climbed through the minors 28 HRs at single-A Reading, 38 at triple-A Indianapolis. There it is. Featured Most Popular Home Runs Walk-Offs Top Defensive Plays Grand Slams Best of Statcast Extra Inning Moments Chatting Cage Legendary Moments Carry the Freight. 60s ! I didn't want them to lose.. vs. BOS 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Hey, he's a former Cleveland Indian, so he knows about bugs. During the 1950s and early 1960s, Rocky was one of the most feared hitters in baseball As long as deserving players like Roger Maris, Rocky Colavito, Dale Murphy, Don Mattingly, not to mention the Steroid Era players, are not included then I consider it a joke. Told of what Tiant said, Colavito said hes offered similar instructions for his loved ones. Occasionally, when he traveled into Reading for supplies, he'd meet another strong-armed local hero who'd also been forced to begin a new career, former Brooklyn Dodgers rightfielder Carl Furillo. Current Hall of Fame eligibility: Colavito appeared on the Cooperstown ballot for the Baseball Writers Association of America twice, receiving two votes in 1974 and one in 1975. Rocky Colavito Cleveland Indians 1965 Topps Card #380. . His impact on a 60s Generation of 11 and 12 year old baseball kids was awesome! 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