Only starting pitcher Pete Falcone had more strikeouts for the Mets with 109. He loved all sports, especially when his grandchildren were involved and he was always there to cheer them on. Reardon was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 25, 1979, with the New York Mets. Reardon ended the season with 21 saves. Would recommend to anyone. Over in the National League, however, the Atlanta Braves were very much in the playoff race and had realistic goals of returning to the Fall Classic. The role of a relief pitcher, and more specifically, a closer, is one of the hardest tasks in baseball. Wilmington. Although Reardon feels better these days, he and Phebe will never be able to overcome Shanes death. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences. Larry T Tucker 11/11/1958 - 02/27/2023 Larry T Tucker, age 64, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Woburn, Stoneham. A donation from Ron and Dedra Springsteen in memory of Morgan Beerens purchased "Stories from the Tenants Downstairs" by Sidik Fofana, "30 Things I Love About Myself" by Radhika Sanghani, "The Latecomer: A Novel" by Jean Hanff Korelitz, "Mika in Real Life" by Emiko Jean, "Lost . The next season, he reverted to form, was named to his third All-Star team, and became the first pitcher in Major League Baseball history to have 40-save seasons in both the American and National Leagues. 10 Glenn Cole, Reardon Pitches in Expos Setback, The Gazette, May 30, 1981: 13. Love Karen Curtis, Your family and friends will miss you Daniel, but I know you are in a better place, God give you eternal peace. Share: Share a Memory Watch Tribute Video Login . Gorman wasted little time in filling those needs. He was born in Washington, DC and was a resident of Lutz, FL. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Yarmouthport. [15], For the American politician in Oregon, see, List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders, List of Major League Baseball career games finished leaders, "Jeff Reardon Minor League Statistics & History", "PGA National Homes for Sale & PGA National Real Estate, Jeff Lichtenstein", "Jeff Reardon baseball Bio and Statistics", "Son's fatal overdose consumes ex-pitcher", "Reardon blames drug reaction for robbery attempt", "Shane Reardon Obituary West Palm Beach, Florida", "Former Reliever's Bizarre Arrest Breaks From Usual Blotter Fare", "Judge finds Reardon not guilty on robbery charge", "The Terminator: Jeff Reardon's legendary career as a closer earns him No. On Friday, December 13, 2019, J. Daniel Reardon, Jr. ("Dan"), beloved husband of Cindy Reardon, loving father of Jeffrey Reardon and Tara Reardon (Troy Michael), sister Sheila McNamara (William . Dan was the beloved son of the late Frank and Norma (Purcell) Reardon and brother to the late Thomas Reardon. I hope you are all taking comfort in the fact that he is no longer in pain! He was born to Irish immigrant parents in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She married the love-of-her-life, Raymond Edward Reardon, in 1951. 26 Carlos Frias. Obituaries Submit An Obituary Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. Try to Stay Strong..He was so proud of all of you! Reardon nearly doubled his save total in 1991 with 40, good for fourth in the league. At the time, she didnt know what a fastball was, Reardon recalled years later. Donovan, Deborah Anne- Age 61, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. He developed boxing and marksmanship skills and as he put it, " learned to become a man". 20 Sid Hartman, Ueberroth: Best Baseball Fans I have ever seen, Minneapolis Star and Tribune, October 26, 1987: 20. He was out of action from July 22 through September 14. He was anointed as a Camarillo "Don" for his impact in the community. Jeffrey James Reardon(born October 1, 1955) is an American former professional baseballrelief pitcherwho played in Major League Baseball(MLB) from 1979-1994 with the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Yankees. 27 Stan Grossfeld, Toughest Save, The Boston Globe, November 26, 2006: D13. Later that season, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves for starting pitcher Nate Minchey and minor league outfielder Sean Ross. Lacking a reliable closer on the big league staff, the Expos immediately turned Reardon loose in the ninth inning, and he responded by saving 146 games from 1982 to 1986. , My Heart is broken over Danny's passingat peace knowing Dan has reunited with my sister Kathy and how much he Loved her..Prayers to Jeff,Jim along with family membersDanny will have a special place in my heart next to Kathy,with Loving memories ,Doris Burns xo . A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. , I am so deeply saddened to hear of Danny's passing. He made his major league debut with the Mets in 1979, when he posted the first of his 367 career saves. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The Tigers scored two runs off two sacrifice flies to take a 5-4 lead. Camarillo, California. 21 Carol Silva, Reardon realizes a boyhood dream, The Berkshire Eagle, April 10, 1990: D1. Jeffrey Reardon M Malcolm S Plymouth - MA Posted on November 10th, 2021 01:41 PM Jeff was a great guy and very professional. . But that fairy-tale existence abruptly ended in February 2004, when his 20-year-old son, Shane, fatally overdosed on drugs. 27 febrero, 2023 . Land O' Lakes 34639 FL United States, 2:00 PM 2/18/2018 2:00:00 PM I was a little nervous, said Reardon. You can follow the team links in the chart above to locate common statistics (singles), [14] The judge ruled because Reardon had been taking anti-depressants and mood stabilizers, and he was distraught over his son's death, there was no reasonable explanation for the robbery. Shanes death sent Reardon into a tailspin of depression that several friends yesterday pointed to in explaining how the quiet, humble man ended up getting arrested for robbing a jewelry shop in Florida. My heart was pumping. 17 Reardon posted an 8.38 ERA in 1994 with the New York Yankees. 3 spot in our Berkshire County Top 50 Athletes of the 20th Century list", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Reardon&oldid=1132424774, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 20:41. Boston and Toronto battled to the last week of the season for the AL East title. 9 Steve Doyle, Reardon Gets His Message Across to Mets, The Clarion-Ledger, June 24, 1978: 1B. Enter your email below to have our funeral service notifications delivered to you. I was happy about the fans reaction. A standout pitcher at Waconah Regional HS, Reardon was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1973, but opted instead to attend the University of Massachusetts and study history on an academic scholarship. We feel we might be able to fill those now.22. Before Shanes death, Reardon lived a life that he would have had a hard time imagining while growing up in western Massachusetts, the son of a paper-mill worker and a waitress. He was a fixture at 8:00 mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, serving as an usher for many years. That was the turning point of the game when they broke it open against Reardon. He left his mark as one of the top relievers of his era. Reardon faced devastation and trauma after his playing days. He was promoted to Class AAA Tidewater (Virginia) of the International League in 1979. 4 Obituaries, The Berkshire Eagle, February 11, 2016: 17. Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. At Jackson, Reardon started off in the bullpen, but was put into the rotation. Reardon retired to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, helping Phebe raise their family. Following the 1992 season, Reardon signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Reds. He and his wife Donna have been active members of the Camarillo Community for almost 60 years. (Coach) 1934-2023 John Thomas Reardon, born on August 16, 1934, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a brief illness. Despite a career-high ERA of 4.48, Reardon had 31 saves in 1987, tying New Yorks Dave Righetti for second in the league behind Tom Henke of Toronto, who saved 34 games.17 Still, Reardon was named AL Fireman of the Year by The Sporting News. Jeff Reardon: Former all-time saves leader SI Staff Jan 6, 2017 A four-time All-Star during his 16-year career (1979 to '94) with seven teams, including the 1987 champion Twins, Reardon only. William "Bill" Reardon, 84, of Farmersburg, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Strawberry Point. I will miss you forever. Click any region below to see today's obituaries, to search obituaries archives, to post a tribute in a guest book, or to find news . The Reardon family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate Danny's life in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home on Monday June 14th from 5-8 PM. At bat was Mike Schmidt. Jeff Reardon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Jeff Reardon Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-0 , 190lb (183cm, 86kg) Born: October 1, 1955 in Pittsfield, MA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 4x All-Star 1987 World Series Rolaids Relief 45 44 31 41 41 41 31 41 54 Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Sayreville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Jeff Reardon was born on Saturday, October 1, 1955, in Dalton, Massachusetts. After the death of their son, the Reardons established a foundation in Shane's name dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction. Reardon was nicknamed "The Terminator" for his intimidating presence on the mound and 98mph fastball. The Reds were trailing 4-3 when they tallied five runs in the top of the ninth inning. 21, Also in the Red Sox bullpen was Lee Smith, who had saved 54 games for the Red Sox over the previous two seasons., This gives us some tremendous options, said Boston general manager Lou Gorman. Jeffrey James Reardon was born on October 1, 1955, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. One thing Dan really loved to do was drive. Kathy. Paul was born November 12, 1930 in Warren, the son of Edward A. and Lucy. a privately run / non-commercial site in need of financial assistance. Reardon was named the NL Rolaids Relief winner and was selected to The Sporting News 1985 NL All-Star Team. Hawley Newspapers and Obituaries News Eagle 10/05/2009 to 09/28/2019 Genealogy Bank Honesdale Newspapers and Obituaries Citizen (honesdale, pa.) (from oct. 2, 1908 to dec. 30, 1913) MyHeritage Citizen 10/02/1908 to 12/30/1913 Genealogy Bank Citizen 1908-1913 Newspapers.com Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send . He was in a terrible, terrible depression, said Phebe. Toronto won three of the next four games to take the world championship, winning four one-run games. June 15, 1992 Records his 342nd career save as a Boston Red Sox pitcher, surpassing Rollie Fingers to become baseballs alltime save leader. Joe was born in Bethlehem, PA, on August 30, 1956, to Lee Donovan, Deborah Anne- Age 61, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. 2 hrs ago; Roger J. Reynolds, 75, a resident of East Second Street in Oswego . Boston (85-78) finished in second place, tied with Detroit and seven games behind Toronto. If so, please send it to us, and we'll update this page immediately." Prior to the start of the 1987 season, Reardon was again tradedthis time to the Minnesota Twins along with catcher Tom Nietofor pitchers Neal Heaton, Yorkis Prez, and Alfredo Cardwood and catcher Jeff Reed. 4 great-grandchildren: Charlie Diehl, Alilson Diehl, Andrew Palmaro and Rosie Palmaro. . Reardons final appearance came on May 4, 1994 against California, when he relieved starter Jim Abbott in the seventh inning. His great humor, infectious energy and tireless drive resulted in Jeff developing many close personal relationships with colleagues across the country. The White Pine District Library recently welcomed dozens of new memorial donations to its shelves. We Are Available 24/7(813) 435-6487 LIVE CHAT, Copyright 2023 | Terms of use & privacy Policy. 26 Feb Feb He was well known for his belly laughs and quick dry wit. update=copyright.getFullYear(); Visit this link to create a free obituary then read the advantages of creating an obituary on Echovita and either click Start now or Create an obituary for your loved to begin. His, family, friends, and gang at the Eagles were his world. You will be deeply missed by all Dan, but at home you'll still be our Danny Boy! Oct. 25, 1987 Pitches final winning outs of Game 7 of World Series for Minnesota Twins. She loved working with the children, and they loved her. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin P. With sadness and love, the family of Frank W. Wilkins III, 66, of Mansfield, MA announces his passing on February 3, 2023 at the home where he raised his family. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. Born in Boston, she was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton High School and Aquinas Jr. College . Reardon appeared in 30 games for the Tides; all but one in relief, He was promoted to the Mets and appeared in his first game on August 25, against Cincinnati. Thus began Reardons career as a reliever. Gregory S Reardon, 63 years old, currently living in Dunedin, FL. Jeff Reardons pitching career spanned seven teams over nearly 20 years: 1982-1988 Saves 20 or more games each season; the only pitcher to do so. 26/02/2023 03h43 | . Abram's Jeffrey Warnock had an impressive fourth-place finish at 16:03.2 and . "Do you have a favorite quote from or about this particular Major League Baseball player that you would like to see here? 16 Projected 1987 Standings, Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1987: 85. Jeffrey James Reardon was born on October 1, 1955, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In 1965 He began teaching and coaching at Rio Mesa High School. He was taking 12 antidepressants, mood stabilizers, heart medications, and antibiotics.28 He was arrested, but a judge found him not guilty by reason of insanity. Senior linebacker Vontae Diggs said assistant coach Josh Reardon, who was in charge of the Chicago area in recruiting, was the first . 13 Ian MacDonald, Expos lose as LA. Jeff was a man of contrasts. Reardon hurled a 1-2-3 inning, sending the 55,376 Twins fans into a Party like it was 1999.19 Every time I got an out, I screamed to myself give me the ball, give me the ball, said Reardon. You always had a special place in my heart. Jeff was recognized as a dedicated, creative and passionate leader. He saved 367 games, striking out 877 and walking 358 in 1,132 1/3 innings. Palm Beach Post. Later his great passion was cooking. Reardon was called on to relieve Dennis Lamp, who had given up a grand slam to Kelly Gruber. 15 Craig Neff, Minnesota Twins, Sports Illustrated, April 6, 1987: 89. 10 grandchildren: Jennifer Diehl, Michael Palmaro, Bryan Palmaro, Sydney Reardon, Reagan Reardon, Andrew Reardon, Mckenna Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson, Kendall Antrim and Camryn Antrim. Despite the rough beginning, he appeared in 18 games for the Mets in 1979 with a 1-2 record and a 1.74 ERA. Philadelphia captured first place in the first half of the season. He signed with Cincinnati in 1993, notching eight saves behind primary closer Rob Dibble. .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ She 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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