SUMMARY Career WAR 22.9 AB 3630 H 891 HR The Phillies have announced that Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away today at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. He also was a defensive standout and one of the Phillies' biggest left-handed bats during his heyday. We will remember him forever. (Age 21-265d, More Videos Death date: 6 August, 2017, Sunday. Sysoon also contains listings for thousands of celebrity graves, making it the premier online destination for tombstone tourists. Please, Login or Sign-up to post your comments. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990s. On July 1, 2013, he underwent surgery for resection of two brain tumors related to glioblastoma at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Positions: Starting in 2010, he spent the season in Philadelphia hosting a radio show on 97.5 The Fanatic, "Talking Baseball with Dutch," five days a week. Darren Daulton had 137 home runs over his career. Daulton batted 7-for-18 (.389) in the 1997 World Series, as the Marlins defeated the Cleveland Indians. Doctors were able to remove 90% of the tumor, but the radiation therapy left Frank, now 73, paralyzed on the left side of his body. Its hard to believe, Greene said, that Saturday marked five years since his death. The doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital told DiCaprios mother that Dana had Stage 4 glioblastoma and 15 months to live. Tommy Greene made 30 starts for the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies, taking the ball almost every fifth day as a workhorse pitcher for the National League champions. His teammates loved him, I loved him like he was one of my own. Darren starred for one of the most memorable Phillies teams ever in 1993, Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement through mlb.com. The foundation Daulton launched in 2013 after he was diagnosed with glioblastoma gave out more than $250,000 last year in grants to assist those suffering from malignant brain tumors. Read on to learn more about them, and the rest of Daulton's family. His license was again suspended in the late 1990s due to unpaid speeding tickets; he received at least five speeding tickets during that time period, including one for driving in excess of 100 miles per hour (160km/h) in a 65-mile-per-hour (105km/h) zone. [24], Two years later, Daulton was arrested a third time for driving with a suspended license and DUI, after again refusing to be tested for alcohol. With millions of names, it's an invaluable tool for genealogist and history buffs. He was just 55 years old. You have great stuff today. Funeral services for Darren . Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. But the worst part of this is someone realizing that theyre not who they were before. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darren Daulton to pay them a last tribute. Daulton was a bonding force in the Phillies' clubhouse during his 13 seasons in Philadelphia. - Accuracy of the file. 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. He would say Hey, man, youre throwing the ball great. Darren known as the Dutch was a catcher with Read more More information is available at darrendaultonfoundation.org/. Daulton is one of many former Major League Baseball players who have died of glioblastoma at a relatively young age. Daulton batted .245 in 1,109 Phillies games with 189 doubles, 134 home runs and 567 RBI. Amanda Daulton Meet Amanda Daulton; she is the third wife of Darren Daulton. His breakout season was 1990, his first as his team's primary catcher, where he batted .268 with 57 runs batted in (RBIs), which coupled with his skills behind the plate, earned a three-year contract worth $6.75 million. Danny Jackson, another one of those guys. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He thought for three months that the discomfort must be from torn ligaments or arthritis. Daulton first came into the league in 1983 with the Phillies. [16], Daulton missed nearly the entire 1996 season due to injury; he played in only five games, all as an outfielder. The Philadelphia Phillies, in particular, have been hit pretty hard. "Dutch" is one of the most beloved players to ever wear a Phillies uniform. Daulton was traded to the Florida Marlins in 1997 where he spent his final two and a half months of his baseball career. We will remember him forever. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The Phillies everyone labeled us gypsies, tramps and thieves, Greene said were known for their mullets and an attitude described by Greene as If we dont beat you on the field, were going to beat you in the parking lot. It was a hardened mindset they needed to win the pennant, but the clubhouse leader wasnt afraid to show his teammates affection. Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990's. He followed that performance with 105 RBIs (sixth in the NL) in 1993, becoming one of only nine catchers in MLB history to drive in 100 or more runs in back-to-back seasons. "At Darren's funeral, John Kruk so eloquently stated that in the '90s, Darren was the first person to introduce the word 'love' into a clubhouse," said Brett Datto, who was Daulton's lawyer for 25 years and is now the foundation's president. [4], In 14 MLB seasons, Daulton hit .245, with 137 home runs, 588 RBIs, and 511 runs scored, in 1,161 games played. But it was away from the batters box where Daulton cemented his legacy. The Phillies shared their condolences via social media. Daulton had battled brain cancer since 2013. He & His Brother Dave Jr. [27] In 2013, Daulton founded The Darren Daulton Foundation with his wife Amanda. Darren Daulton, the legendary former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Clearwater, Florida,. Speaking of 1993, Daulton was one of the key contributors to the Phillies' run to the World Series. A memorial service for Darren Daulton. So sad. person will not be tolerated.Be Truthful. Menu. Instead of 15 months, DiCaprio has lived for nearly 15 years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer. Through 1988, Daulton played sparingly, due chiefly to the presence of all-star catchers Ozzie Virgil Jr. and Lance Parrish. Daulton just let Greene pitch and the right-hander gave the Phillies seven strong innings to outduel Greg Maddux as they clinched the pennant by beating the Braves, 6-3. [30] On February 23, 2015, Daulton announced that he was cancer-free. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, ran marathons all over the world, and went to Botswana when he was 45 with the Peace Corps. The biggest thing was just getting an opportunity on that stage to correct some things and be part of the positives, Greene said. [13] In 1995, Daulton was named to his third all-star team;[14] however, he played in only 98 games, and finished the year with just nine home runs. He retired after the season. We might have to use some smoke and mirrors here. He was good at knowing what you had that day. I still treat him as my leader on the field. With millions of names, it's an invaluable tool for genealogists and history buffs. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. He won the 1997 World Series with the Marlins. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Monday, August 7, 2017. Information about the funeral process. Through his early career, his primary value to the team was as a defensive catcher, his batting average of .206 through the 1988 season was barely above the Mendoza Line, and he never appeared in as many as 60 games in a single season. Daulton also played 42 games as a first baseman. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Darren Daulton Positions: Catcher and Rightfielder and First Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-2 , 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: January 3, 1962 in Arkansas City, KS us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 3x All-Star 1997 World Series Silver Slugger 29 10 10 20 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Mariano Duncan, a guy you dont hear a lot about, was one of those guys. Gary Carter (57), Bobby Murcer (62), Dan Quisenberry (45), and Dick Howser (51) all died from the aggressive form of brain cancer. "The Phillies would not have gone to the 1993 World Series without his leadership. Legendary Phillies catcher won 1997 World Series with the Marlins. But the help of his foundation which has assisted her in paying her health insurance and rent has floored her. What is Fold3. He would stop and chat with someone about their life and what was going on. From the day that we drafted him until today, he constantly earned our respect and admiration as both a player and person," said Phillies Chairman David Montgomery. Daulton was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame in 2010. Daulton was found to have two brain tumors in June 2013 and, after surgery to remove them, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly malignant form of brain cancer, the following month. One of my toughest decisions as team president was to approve his trade to the Marlins in July of 1997. She had a noncancerous Stage 2 tumor in 2006, and her doctors said it helped her survive the second tumor that she said came with a vengeance. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He overcame nagging knee injuries to play 147 games that season, rallied his teammates every day in the clubhouse, held late-night meetings in the trainers room that have almost grown into myths, and made the pitchers believe in themselves even when their arms said otherwise. The Phillies announced Sunday evening that Daulton died after a roughly four-year battle with the. Attention: Death verified by Social security index. Daulton was diagnosed with. Like Phillys Veterans Stadium, Kansas Citys park had artificial turf, making some question whether some chemicals in the turf played a role. Legacy produces award-winning original content ranging from national news obituaries to features and FAQs on a wide variety of life-and-death topics. 1962, CLEARWATER, Fla. In July 2002, Roger Clemens was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of tightness in his right groin muscle. The Braves, who had traded Greene to the Phils three years earlier, smothered him. Jim Fregosi asked so much of him as catcher, clean-up hitter and team leader. CLEARWATER, Fla. Andrew Painter had wrapped up his final offseason workout and said goodbye to his trainers and strength coaches when he bum, CLEARWATER, Fla. Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges still ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training afte, CLEARWATER, Fla. A few weeks after riding down Broad Street atop a wagon pulled by Clydesdales at the head of a World Series victory parade,. Portrait. Former Philadelphia Phillies player Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away Sunday at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Darren Daulton has passed away at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer, the team announced Sunday night. We work through him. Daulton was diagnosed with glioblastoma in the summer of 2013. Greene started the second game of the playoff series against Atlanta but didnt get through the third inning. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Daulton became the Phillies' full-time catcher in 1989. Daulton's breakout season was 1990, his first as his team's primary backstop; that year, he batted .268, with 57 runs batted in (RBI) which, when coupled with his skills behind the plate, earned him a three-year contract worth $6.75 million. Hes also one of four Phillies who played their home games at Veterans Stadium to die from the aggressive form of brain cancer. The Franks did not know about Daultons playing career; they learned about him after a social worker recommended the foundation. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. DiCaprio received two years of chemotherapy and underwent a month of radiation treatment, unaware that she was beating the odds until her mother finally told her of the original prognosis. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. In 1997, he was traded mid-season to the Florida Marlins where he won a World Series. The Phillies would not have gone to the 1993 World Series without his leadership," said Phillies Chairman Emeritus Bill Giles. Darren Daulton, the legendary former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Clearwater, Florida,. He responded to all three challenges. Three-time All-Star catcher Darren Daulton, who was an integral part of the 1993 Phillies team that went to the World Series, died on Sunday. While Daulton spent most of his adult life in Clearwater, Florida, in 2010 he spent the season in Philadelphia hosting the "Talking Baseball with Dutch" radio show on 97.5 The Fanatic. Darren Daulton dies at 55 (0:25) Three-time All-Star catcher Darren Daulton, who was an integral part of the 1993 Phillies team that went to the World Series, died on Sunday. Our full statement: https://t.co/pGgbB5GF3N pic.twitter.com/jf3fEuc5sy, We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of 1993 NL Champion and Phillies Wall of Fame catcher Darren Daulton. The former MLB player, who died at the age of 55 from brain cancer on August 6, 2017. [6], Following a slump in 1991 that saw his batting average fall below .200, Daulton led the National League (NL) in RBIs for 1992 with 109. Daulton received the Players Choice Comeback Player of the Year Award (1997) He underwent a pair of surgeries to remove two brain tumors. Funeral services for Darren will be private. Search by Name. I was so grateful to them, DiCaprio said. [5] Daulton caught Terry Mulholland's no-hitter, on August 15, 1990. We will miss you, Dutch. He became the only catcher in Phillies history with two 100-RBI seasons with 109 in 1992 and 105 in 1993. Born on January 3, 1962, Daulton attended Arkansas City (KS) High School. I loved him like he was one of my own. He played the game the right way and wanted you to play the way he did and care about it the way he did. Former Philadelphia Phillies player Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away Sunday at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Can we go have a cup of cappuccino outside?. Obituary Read. Add a photo or a video We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Were Rivals . Every Memorial Website celebrates the legacy of a life. [10], Daulton was one of the catalysts of the NL pennant-winning 1993 Phillies. Those outings, Greene said, are inevitable over the course of a long season. "Dutch" was named to the National League All-Star team in 1992, 1993, and 1995, and was one of the key pieces of the Phillies' 1993 National League championship team. All three survive him. DiCaprio, 52, grew up in Audubon, Pennsylvania, and went to Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown but did not know much about Daulton except that everyone thought he was hot when the Phillies went to the World Series. Dutch was truly 'one of a kind' and we will dearly miss him.". He responded to all three challenges. He finished his career with a .245 batting average, .357 on-base percentage and .427 slugging percentage. He became severely disabled.. Menu. Daulton was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and went into remission in 2015. Jim Fregosi asked so much of him as catcher, clean-up hitter and team leader. Throughout most of his adult life, Darren resided in Clearwater, Fla. On July 1, 2013, he underwent surgery for resection of two brain tumors related to glioblastoma at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Daulton won a Silver Slugger and led the National League with 109 RBI in 1992. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. At that point in time, that word was kind of a taboo in a mens clubhouse. Aside from the records he set, Daulton also developed a reputation as one of the toughest players in baseball. Daulton is the longest-tenured catcher in Philadelphia Phillies history at 14 years. Catcher, Rightfielder and First Baseman, Born: He had 588 career RBI. (0:25). In 1992, Daulton won a Silver Slugger and led the National League with 109 RBI, becoming just the fourth catcher to win the RBI title. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and lost his first game at home all season. It can just pop back up because its the most aggressive.. He responded to all three challenges. Funeral Home; Death of Darren Daulton. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Darren was a super human being. I really enjoyed watching him for 14 years in uniform. He didn't really catch on as a regular catcher until 1989, but he enjoyed good success in his career once he stuck. Darren Daulton had 891 hits over his career. "I still draw off of him. Darren, nicknamed Dutch, was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1983 and from 1985 through 1997, and first base / outfield for the Florida Marlins in 1997. Darren was a super human being. He was just 55 years old. I know what he would want me to do. Daulton made the All-Star team three times, finishing sixth in NL MVP voting in 1992 and seventh in 1993. A year earlier, they had lost 92 games and finished 26 games out of first place. We have all been impacted by Darren one way or another. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. While with the Phillies, Daulton was a three-time MLB All-Star and won the 1992 Silver Slugger Award. He was a key part of and leader on the 1993 Phillies team that surprised by winning the National League pennant and lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in six games in the World Series. He was selected in the 25. It was euphoric, Greene said. In fact, he called me 'Uncle Bill.'". The Phillies won the National League pennant that year with Daulton's leadership playing a significant role.Daulton was traded to the Florida Marlins on July 21, 1997, where he would spend the final two and a half months of his playing career. [8] Daulton earned his first All-star appearance, the NL Silver Slugger Award,[9] and sixth place in NL MVP voting. Birth date: 3 January, 1962, Wednesday. Hashtag: sysoon86223331, memorial86223331, grave86223331, death, funeral, findagrave, buria , obituary, 523a9e3, en Daulton, obits, ssn, family. #Peace&Love #Philadelphia #Phillies. To get another chance to do well was a huge moment for me.. The pitcher trusted his catcher and followed him. Prior to Daultons death, Major League Baseball had a number of former players who died at a young age from glioblastoma. One of my toughest decisions as team president was to approve his trade to the Marlins in July of 1997. When Judy told Ellen Frank that it was Stage 4, she started rattling off the people she knew had died from glioblastoma like John McCain, Ted Kennedy and Beau Biden. You can cancel at any time. Funeral services for Darren will be private. [26], On July 1, 2013, Daulton underwent surgery for resection of two brain tumors related to glioblastoma[29] at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. [more about funeral], Darren Daulton at Archives.com. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism ", Related:Darren Daulton Says He Would 'Not Allow' LazyPlay. "In addition to being an outstanding clubhouse leader, he was also a fighter. "Dutch" is one of the most beloved players to ever wear a Phillies uniform. He is survived by his parents Carol and Dave of Arkansas City, Kansas; one brother, Dave Jr.; of Arkansas City, Kansas; his wife Amanda of Clearwater; and his four children Zachary (27), Summer (17), Savannah (16), Darren Jr. (15), all of whom reside in the Clearwater area.Funeral services for Darren will be private. I know what he would want me to do. Daulton was tough and strong You should have seen the things he had to go through each day just to get on the field, Greene said but his teammates also knew he loved them. John Adams (19512023), Cleveland Indians drumming superfan. Interment services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Lawn prior to the memorial service. Exceeded rookie limits during 1986 season, More Darren Daulton Pages at Baseball Reference. In addition to being an outstanding clubhouse leader, he was also a fighter. Threats of harming another We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of 1993 NL Champion and Phillies Wall of Fame catcher Darren Daulton, the team wrote in a Twitter post. each comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Please enter valid email address to continue. "At Darren's funeral, John Kruk so eloquently stated that in the '90s, Darren was the first person to introduce the word 'love' into a clubhouse," said Brett Datto, who was Daulton's . The former three-time All-Star, a right-hander who batted left, was known for his run production. Daulton was a three-time MLB All-Star with the Phillies, and won the Silver Slugger Award in 1992. Can we go to Curtis and hear a recital? 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