If Ron would just go spend a month or two at Des Moines, getting his stroke back, who knows? said new Sox manager Don Kessinger. The New York Yankees owned the first draft selection in the free agent draft on June 6, 1967. I was drafted first in 1967 and Thurman was drafted first out of Kent State in 68, so he was a little more mature than me. Ronald Mark Blomberg (born August 23, 1948), nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. Where he lives: Blomberg, 68, resides in Roswell and has been married to Beth for 34 years. Despite the new position, Blomberg still had a productive offensive season. Through the end of May, he was batting .203 and, after hitting three homers in April, he went without a home run for 18 games until he hit his fourth on June 15. In 2021, Triumph Books published The Captain & Me,[19] Blomberg's second book. The Yankees were in town and they went to town, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning. I was very, very lucky. And so, he wore his religion on his sleeve. Blomberg was penciled in as the sixth batter on Yankee manager Ralph Houks lineup card. He was a guy who was a coach too. Upon being asked to do the interview, I was sent a copy of the book and immediately read it, and began preparing. I got to put on the Pinstripes. It was hopeful he would return soon, but he appeared in only one game in 1976, on September 8. Well, Im not very organized and he was a very organized guy. April 6, 1973. You now can have me personalize your copy with an inscription and autograph. Diana Munson was the wife of Yankee great Thurman Munson. On July 31, New York sported a 51-52 record, tied with Milwaukee for fourth place. Houk used a platoon system in some cases, and Blomberg was no exception. Luis Tiant, Dick Allen and Dave Parker come to mind first. It was a big improvement, and a giant obstacle overcome by Blomberg. He played in Major League Baseball as a designated hitter, first baseman, and right fielder. 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As the saying goes, Peel an onion and there are lots of layers. Although his career on the baseball diamond may have come to an abrupt halt, he was still able to be a positive influence as well as enriching others through his works as a motivational speaker and his annual youth baseball camp. Dan Epstein, a well-known baseball writer, assisted Blomberg, and Munson's widow wrote an introduction. Thurman was like George. [7], Blomberg managed the Bet Shemesh Blue Sox in the 2007 inaugural season of the Israel Baseball League. One bit of good news was that Ron and Mara celebrated the birth of their son, Adam. This has been really enjoyable and its great to hear how much Thurman Munson meant to you personally and its really fantastic you are pushing him for the Hall of Fame. They took us out to the stadium and there were only about 7,000 people at the game because they didnt have the greatest team. Ronald Mark Blomberg , nicknamed "Boomer", is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. I got to put on the Pinstripes. Luckily for baseball, Blomberg chose to wear the Pinstripes like his boyhood idol Mickey Mantle. Blomberg hit the free agent market and signed a four-year pact worth a reported $600,000 with the Chicago White Sox.19 Chicago was coming off a tremendous year in 1977. We didnt have any money, so that was my first time on a plane. 2 Bid - 1972 Topps Set-Break #203 Ron Blomberg NR-MINT *GMCARDS* $ 0.79. For 87 years, Ron Blomberg was one of those special people. 7 Able Goldblatt, Is Blomberg the Next Mantle? In addition, he does some high school and college scouting for the Yankees from his suburban Atlanta home. 4 Jim Ogle, Yanks Nab Top Pick Blomberg For $90,000, The Sporting News, July 8, 1967: 13. "[8][13] Hebecame a free agent at the end of the 1977 season. Blomberg grew up in Atlanta and you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who had a better career as a young athlete. In 1969, four minor leagues were given permission to experiment with using a substitute hitter. HISTORICAL FOOTNOTE: Aside from being the first DH to appear in a game, Ron Blomberg ranked fifth in the AL from 1973-74 with an .876 OPS. What do you think of the way fans have been reacting to The Captain and Me? But with this book, I want to do everything I could to get him in the Hall of Fame. He was like a baby version of George. It was a small sampling of his ability, but a promising one. On July 12 against Minnesota at home, he tore a muscle in his right shoulder in the third inning, and was done for the year. All he has to do is learn how to play center field.7 Learning a new position at 18, he slipped to .251, but welcomed the change. You dont find many guys who came onto a team as a 22-year-old rookie and get the respect of the older guys, but thats what he did and thats why I think he was the best team captain ever. A left-handed batter, the 17-year-old was the only player to participate in every game, and led the team in most offensive categories, posting a.297 BA with 10 home runs. Ron Blomberg's story is more than a baseball tale, and more than a religious tale. But hes right, I didnt know anyone. An injury to Roy White opened a space on the roster and Blomberg took full advantage of the opportunity. [7], He received 125 basketball scholarship offers, and John Wooden of the University of California at Los Angeles came out to meet him in person. You mentioned Mickey Mantle was your hero. Blomberg was a natural hitter who had a remarkably quick bat with tremendous power. Ronald Mark Blomberg was born on August 23, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia. Blomberg has been running a summer baseball camp for kids at the New Jersey Y Camps since 2006. Select this result to view Ron W Blomberg's phone number, address, and more. Could you see the pieces in place as they started to make progress? I got drafted number one in the country and I got to play for the best team in the world. Thats what my book The Captain and Me is about. Can you talk about Thurman and the Baseball Hall of Fame? [6] He was chosen for the Parade All-American teams in football, basketball, and baseball, the only person ever chosen for all three teams. Blomberg was a three-sport star at Druid Hills High School in Atlanta. RON BLOMBERG 2003 UD YANKEES SIGNATURE SERIES AUTOGRAPH CARD !! (64 KB) Taken at Mallard Pointe, Cedar Falls, Iowa, in May 2002. Its a different type of book, all of the personal stories off the field. The New York Yankees have been blessed with some of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. One of those players is Ron Blomberg. Against right-handed pitchers, he tore the cover off the ball. Once I signed with the Yankees, I could not play any type of college sports, said Blomberg. [5], Blomberg attended Druid Hills High School, earning four letters each in baseball, basketball, football, and track, and graduated in 1967. 5 Like Share Most relevant Tony Miano 1y [12] "I had four knee and two shoulder injuries," he said. Ron Blombergs book, The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, is available now on Amazon. The shirt can be purchased autographed or unautographed. But the faint-willed, ambitious man refuses. On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg took a swing at home plate that changed baseball history. But against southpaws, he had little success. I was contacted by one of his representatives at Triumph Books and was told I would have about a half hour . The designated hitter may have been created partially in response to the Year of the Pitcher in 1968 when hurlers dominated baseball. In 1974, Blomberg hit .311, and .338 with runners in scoring position. The story of Rons life and career is one that can inspire anyone to believe that their goals, no matter how difficult they may appear, can be achieved by maintaining a positive, determined attitude. Blomberg grew up in Atlanta and youd be hard-pressed to find someone who had a better career as a young athlete. His contract was the cause of much derision and booing from the Comiskey Park fan base. Blomberg marriage. I felt it tear when I swung and I knew I was in more trouble, said Blomberg. When Ron Blomberg stepped up to the plate for the New York Yankees on April 6, 1973, he knew he was making history. Ive done an awful lot on Facebook and radio and did a lot of Zoom interviews and the book will help too. When Ron was 13 years of age, his older brother Alan passed away from an undisclosed illness on April 20, 1961. Rocco is a baseball writer with too much time on his hands who lives in the dusty corners of Baseball Reference. Blomberg had previously declined an offer from the Yankees to manage a team in their minor system. The book details the unlikely friendship between two teammates who were direct opposites. Against the left-handers, I know if I never get a hit, Im never going to see them again, and all that adds to pressure, he said. Expect More. Blomberg and his wife, Beth, still live in his hometown of Atlanta, but the pioneer DH hopes to co-host a bimonthly show in New York this season, which would allow him to work around his other. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous Athlete In 1971, Blomberg began the season at Syracuse. I saw it. Can you talk about your friendship with him? Ron Blomberg - 1978 Ron Blomberg is someone that the White Sox should have avoided. Can you reflect on your career with the Yankees? We can go on about Thurman for days, but I dont want to sell you short either. 15 Phil Pepe, Blomberg Faces Lefties in Desperation Move, The Sporting News, June 15, 1974: 16. On April 6, 1973, at Fenway Park, he was walked by Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant on five pitches with the bases loaded in the first inning,[10][11][12] and the bat he used is in Cooperstown's Hall of Fame. It wouldnt be fair to the other guys. Blomberg is using the book to advocate for Munson's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.[20]. I grew up hearing anti-Semitic talk a lot, said Blomberg. Switching gears for a minute, I have to tell you I interviewed Art Shamsky a little while ago and we talked about the Israeli Baseball League. I hope he does. Blomberg was the first major leaguer to bat as a designated hitter in a regular season game. So, it was a no-brainer, being a kid who idolized the Yankees and Mickey Mantle, being a Jew coming up from the South, and going to New York City where there are a million Jews. When the time came to make a decision on his path forward, the options he had on the table were playing basketball for John Wooden at UCLA alongside Lew Alcindor, going to play football for Bear Bryant at Alabama or signing with the Yankees, who chose him as the first overall pick in the 1967 draft. The New York Yankees opened 1973 against arch-rival Boston at Fenway Park. [14], In 2007 Blomberg received the city of Atlantas Phoenix Award from Mayor Shirley Franklin for his outstanding service and achievements, both as a professional athlete and citizen through his charitable works in Atlanta and throughout the country. The prognosis of missing a week of playing time turned into six weeks. [12] He played his final game for the White Sox on October 1, 1978, at 30 years of age. background-image:unset; He seemed to make a splendid recovery, but he hurt his shoulder again in the final spring exhibition against the Mets. But this is the one book that looks at Thurman off the field and the friendship we had. Unfortunately, I had knee operations and shoulder operations, but there was nothing I could do about that. his net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous Athlete. There are a handful of players who most agree belong in the Hall of Fame who played during Blombergs era. The restaurant offered a deal whereas if the customer ate a 72-ounce steak and all the trimmings within an hour, the meal was free. 19 Jack Lang, Blomberg to Sign Chis 600g Pact, New York Daily News, November 15, 1977: 82. I can play. Blomberg was not the only DH in the Yankees lineup that season, nor was he the most utilized at that spot in the batting order as Jim Ray Hart started most games as the DH. Blomberg had been a widower since the death of his first wife Charlotte in 1932. Whitey and Yogi were around and Ralph Houk. AL owners realized it was a 14-13 slugfest that put fans in the seats, not a 1-0 pitchers duel. Thurman Munson was obviously a huge part of that revival. "I heard it. 1 Obituaries, Atlanta Constitution, April 22, 2961: 18. I guess this is a broad topic, but Ill keep it general so you can do what you want with it. In 2008, he and author Dan Schlossberg wrote his autobiography, Designated Hebrew, which was published by Sports Publishing. Helen L. Blomberg (207 KB) I had an opportunity to fulfill my dream. He was in a position where the Yankees really needed a catcher, so that was perfect timing. The following season at Kinston of the Class A Carolina League, Blomberg was switched from first base to center field, a position he had never played. I am just so blessed that I was able to do something that I always wanted to do. Blombergs Opening Day homer was the highlight of his year. Let me stop you there, he told you I didnt know any of the players names, didnt he? Yankee fans love you and you always get a great reception at Old Timers Day. Theres been a lot written about the relationship between Thurman and George. The Yankees played their home slate at the Mets Shea Stadium for the 1974 and 1975 seasons. Ron is related to Mari Linnea Bloomberg and Rondi Marie Kauffmann as well as 3 additional people. The Yankee fan favorite joins us for this week's edition of Spitballin'. However, he did enroll at DeKalb College in Atlanta to take classes in the off season. He added a .360 on-base percentage and a .473 slugging average. But I was lucky. available now DESIGNATED hebrew AUTOGRAPHED COPIES He loved people almost as much as he loved to eat. The short right field porch at Yankee Stadium lent itself to being a cornucopia of home runs for left-handed hitters capable of developing a power stroke. The fans respected him, but the writers didnt. But I want to find out if he can hit them, and Im going to give him a good, long shot.15. The Atlanta August 23, 1948-born Athlete expert is arguably the worlds most influential Ron Blomberg is expert, with a wide-ranging social media outreach. 61 Ron Blomberg Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 61 Ron Blomberg Premium High Res Photos Browse 61 ron blomberg stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. He was great to me and my family. We are team "Boomer" on a mission and if we work together we can make it happen. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina. It's still possible to cover up - if only the 55 year old general Wilhelm Keitel, head of a department at the War Ministry, whose career Blomberg fostered - his daughter was married to Keitel's son - would cooperate. 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In 2021, Blomberg, along with Dan Epstein, authored The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson. According to testimony given much later at the Nuremberg trials, information received by the Police Commissioner within days also . [3], Blomberg enjoyed the attention he received in New York because he was Jewish: "To be able to play in front of 8 million Jews! I was very, very lucky to play with the greatest organization in the world. I am getting better, but Im not a natural [as a complete player].12. The designated hitter still remains a controversial topic, with fans either loving or hating the position. If you pulled a hamstring, they told you to rub some chewing tobacco on it and go play. Also learn about how he is rich at the age of 49 years old? In addition to the sources shown in the Notes, the author used Baseball-Reference.com. 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