Copyright 2009-2018 PlayerWives.com, All Rights Reserved. Both mother and son survived the birththough it didn't go perfectly. His mother, Devona Strange, meets his father, Tom Gordon, in high school. "Get the hell out of my house! [8][11] He received a scholarship offer to play college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. Select a record to see additional public records data. [53][54] He had the fastest average time from home plate to first base of all major league second basemen, at 4.18 seconds. Normally, we'd be running through the motions to find a post about Dee Gordon's girlfriend, or Dee Gordon's wife, but the young Marlins stud doesn't leave a paper trail. More from Yahoo Sports: State of emergency: Lakers concerned about LeBron ESPN exposes extent of NBA refs betting scandal Brown: Padres simple reason for signing Machado Sign up for 2019 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball today, Over the last few years, the precedent was set, Early Wednesday, Bleacher Reports Scott Miller published a. on Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon, recounting the violent death of his mother when he was just 7 years old. I had a complete turnaround, Gordon says, a Yes, sir often mixed into his answers. The name Devona is primarily a female name of English origin that means Feminine Form Of Devon. But it's not my place. 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]. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. And now, as Dee considered the question hanging in the air, he thought of this beloved game. Try again later. Devaris arrived second, to a woman named Devona Strange. 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. We are sitting on the back porch of the 10,000-square-foot home he purchased here this offseason. They told me she was gone. [6][5][7] Tom Gordon sued for custody of Dee and raised him with the help of his own mother, Dee's grandmother. Gordon was not groomed for baseball his first sport was basketball. 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. 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. Donnes cls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Clay Riley; siblings: Larcenia Royal, Willie Nell. And between bites hes smiled at a couple hundred people. DeVona Strange worked for the American Automobile Association. She was so sweet. He began 2013 back in AAA with the Isotopes and was called up to the Dodgers on May 4 after an injury to Ramrez. With the Dodgers, Gordon was primarily a shortstop. It didn't end well. Strange-Gordon, a second baseman, shortstop and center fielder, has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners and is currently a free agent. 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. Follow Scott on Twitter and talk baseball. "The first big purchase I made," he says, "was that tombstone.". "She had this beautiful smile, man," Strange-Gordon told Miller of his mom. Cognates in Indo-European languages revolving around the concepts of "day", "sky" and "deity" and sharing the root *dyeu- as an etymon suggest that Dyus was the . It was an accident.". Since the six happiest years of his life, he's leaned on family and friends to fill the void. Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. Wanting to cover the speedster, we thought theres a much more interesting story when it comes to how Flash Jr. grew up. He has played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals. [18] After an injury to shortstop Rafael Furcal,[19][20] the Dodgers purchased Gordon's contract on June 6, 2011, and he made his major league debut in the top of the ninth as a pinch runner against the Philadelphia Phillies that night, and scored a run. T.J. Simers is a former Sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. I had one question: Is she coming back? I remember later crying so hard I just went to sleep.. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [30] He was selected as a Sporting News National League all-star. Born in Sebring, she came here in 1989 from Avon Park, where she finished her schooling. On Wednesday night, . He makes the drive there several other times a year as well, and Gwendolyn's voice is as bright as DeVona's smile in the pictures when she talks about her grandson. Here's the list. [45] It was also reported that Gordon would be an outfielder for the Mariners. It was also the first inside-the-park homer at Marlins Park. His "village," he calls them. "I went into the bushes to get it, and there was my dog," Gordon says. Pronunciation of Devona with 2 audio pronunciations. [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. Devona Meanings Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning: In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Devona is: Protector. 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His father Tom Gordon was a three-time All Star pitcher, and brother Dee Strange-Gordon is a minor leaguer, . Look at me. 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. He has his agent working on it "so it can be a little more clean. $200 per post at $10/CPM. He imparts the same lesson he so fiercely learned himself. He had his own key and was accustomed to letting himself into the apartment after school while his mother was working. "I guess I messed up and broke everybody's heart," he says. "When I was born, I was two-and-a-half pounds. Devaris "Dee" Strange-Gordon (born April 22, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman, shortstop, and center fielder who is currently a free agent. His mother had just given the dog to him a few weeks earlier, on April 22, his seventh birthday. When complications arose during childbirth at the medical facility in Avon Park, Florida, she was helicoptered to a Tampa hospital. That was her baby. The prosecutors, some are more cooperative than others. Learn more about managing a memorial . "That's why, for a long, long time, I felt it was my fault," Gordon says. He has spent the past three seasons with the Mariners. Her boyfriend was convicted of manslaughter and served five years in prison. His legal name remains Strange-Gordon. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The haunting part of the story, and the struggle for anyone who has dealt with such a situation is always the I should have or the What if aspect, and for Gordon, those thoughts are often at the forefront of his mind. She'd be better taken care of.". You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Oops, something didn't work. As soon as he happened to spot Lynford in the stands, Gordon asked one of his uncles to "get him out of here." "I thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Life is looking up for Dee now, and Dee Gordons mom Devona Strange is in his helmet and shoes as a reminder for him. A system error has occurred. He hit .289 in over 600 at-bats and also led the league with 12 triples. Third parties oftentimes don't want to get involved in these cases because they don't see any benefit to them. 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. "I am so proud just what he has become as a . Dee Gordon, in effect, is simply his stage name. I was not groomed.". It was also the first time a starting infield of four major league sons had ever occurred: first baseman Van Slyke, second baseman Hairston, third baseman De Jesus and shortstop Gordon. [12], Gordon played baseball at Avon Park High School (like his father), Seminole Community College, and Southeastern University, all in central Florida. The people there don't cut the grass. : baseball 1.4k votes, 115 comments. When Dee was seven years old in 1995, his mother Devona . His mother was shot and killed when he was just seven years old. 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