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Don Drysdale was born on July 23, 1936 in Van Nuys, California, United States and was credited as a baseball player. Death is recorded on July 3, 1993, at the age of 56. Education on record includes Van Nuys High School. Don Drysdale was listed at 196 cm.
My Take
Don Drysdale is exactly the kind of pitcher who would have made me nervous just standing in the batter's box — 6'6", built like a linebacker, and absolutely unafraid to put a fastball at your ribs if you crowded the plate. "Big D" spent his whole career with the Dodgers, which says everything about his loyalty to one of baseball's most storied franchises, and he was rewarded with a Cy Young Award in 1962 and three World Series rings. What I love most about his legacy is the old-school mentality: the inside pitch wasn't just a strategy, it was a statement. He passed away far too young at 57 in 1993, but his Hall of Fame plaque in Cooperstown is exactly where he belongs — a true ace of a golden era.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Don Drysdale
- Name (Japanese)
- ドン・ドライスデール
- Reading
- どん・どらいすでーる
- Born
- July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Van Nuys, California, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Van Nuys High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Don Drysdale born?
Born July 23, 1936.
When did Don Drysdale die?
Died July 3, 1993, aged 56.
Where was Don Drysdale from?
Don Drysdale was from Van Nuys, California, United States.
What did Don Drysdale do?
Don Drysdale worked as baseball player.
How tall was Don Drysdale?
Don Drysdale was 196 cm.
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