ON AUG. 24, 1919, Ray Caldwell puts on a Cleveland uniform for the first time. Lighting hit a corner post on the fence about 90-100 yards away and blew the bottom of it out. At the age of 44, Trevino won his sixth and final major at the PGA Championship in 1984, with a 15-under-par score of 273, becoming the first player to shoot all four rounds under 70 in the PGA Championship. He spends quite a bit of time on great feats and doesn't shy away from discussing the many name changes of the franchise, including the often-criticized history of using "Indians" as a team name. He won eight titles on the PGA Tour between 1963 and 1979. 1-724-879-0059 or 1-800-MARRIOTT. The Mexican American Family Album. You might at first be tempted to think this was a sign from the heavens that Mandon should not be in the army, but apparently not, because after Mandon was discharged and sent home, he was struck yet again in 2013. I hope those hurt recover okay. He spent ample time outdoors and in the woods and was struck multiple times while on duty. He nonetheless remains inextricably intertwined with golf in his native Puerto Rico. In addition to his focus on helping youth, this elder statesman has thoughts about the current scene and his own golfing experiences. He played on the Americans winning 1973 Ryder Cup team and represented Puerto Rico in 12 World Cups. Players call Caldwell "Slim" because of his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame and how he leverages every ounce of it to produce an above-average fastball and elite curve. One of two golfers to win the PGA Tour's three oldest events in the same year: The Open Championship (1860), the U.S. Open (1895), and the Canadian Open (1904). A's shortstop Jumping Joe Dugan digs in at the plate, just waiting for the umps to signal the game could pick up again. After he heard that other golfers were complaining about his little act, he decided to try something new. [ BILL KOSTROUN | Associated Press. He has been a guest speaker on numerous national radio and television stations and is a five time published author. There was a hospitality tent near the strike and in the video you can see a few people walking by just before the bolt hit. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. It is this that is widely believed to be the reason Trevino developed his extremely distinct, unique (many would say unorthodox), and compact swing method which he went on to develop with tremendous effect. And in fact, Washington once considered trading Johnson for Caldwell when both were in their primes, but the American League president at the time warned the team it was a bad move -- because Caldwell had too much potential. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodrguez (born October 23, 1935) is a Puerto Rican professional golfer. While the fear of being struck by lightning is common, the actual occurrence is far less so. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. He finishes the 1919 season 5-1 with a 1.71 ERA, and the Indians have the pieces for what they hope could be a 1920 playoff run. In 1989, Rodrguez was voted the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association in recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf. "T" indicates a tie for a place. He won $26,472 as a rookie, 45th on the PGA Tour money list, and was named Rookie of the Year by Golf Digest. *Note: The 1991 Vantage at The Dominion was shortened to 36 holes due to rain. By Kyle Porter Nov 19, 2013 at 7:24 am ET 1. One day Juan wandered off into a golf course. But two days later, Speaker wanted him at the ballpark early to run as many wind sprints as the manager thought he needed. He earned $30 a week as a caddie and shoe shiner. As the official Guinness World Record holder, Roy Sullivan is recognized as having been struck by lightning more than any other person. In 1920, he and fellow spitballer Stan Coveleski give Cleveland a lethal 1-2 punch. Alabama native Michael Cannon has been struck by lightning three times, twice in his early twenties and once in his teens. Though only 5 feet 7 inches and. All Rights Reserved. Usually distant thunder is the first clue. Way-way-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL, 28 days, 3 teams -- and countless twists: Inside the Carlos Correa free agency saga, Pride, power and complaining about bad airplane food? There were several events honoring Rodrguez associated with the Tournament, and the tribute received extensive media coverage.[5]. In ground school you are taught that you may encounter lightning in clear air within 5 miles of a thunderhead. He gets two easy infield popouts to open the inning. The eight Indians position players are OK, but their newest teammate is not. Three weeks after getting hit by lightning and somehow finishing the win, Caldwell adds to his lore by throwing a no-hitter against the Yankees. Read more surprising things lightning has done on Top 10 Striking Historical Facts About Lightning and 10 Bizarre Lightning Behaviors. Said this blew their electric meter out into the yard, and set the neighbor's siding on fire. "I never heard of anything like that," says dead ball era expert Steve Steinberg. He has stated sorrowfully that he even has trouble remembering the childhoods of his children. I've never bailed off a ridge so fast in my life. He underwent surgery to remove a damaged spinal disk, but back problems continued to hamper his play. He is a member of the Met Golf Writers Association. A customer was in the shower when a stroke hit the next-door neighbor's electric service mast. All of them wonder: Is Ray Caldwell dead? During his career, Trevino won 29 times on the PGA Tour, including six majors. You can now listen to daily editions of In The Locker Room whenever you like! [citation needed] Many of these practice shots were struck from the bare ground with very little grass (known locally as 'Texas hardpan') and often in very windy conditions. It was Parker's best selling album of the 1990s, reaching number 131 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. "I took off my mask and threw it as far as I could," Cleveland catcher Steve O'Neill says later of his metal mask. Cleveland's players, who have grown accustomed to the lake-effect weather mood swings, take their positions and hope to grind out three more outs before the skies really open up. He has stated that being hit by lightning is like being cooked from the inside out. (Its basically Burning Man but for redneck stuff.) Rodrguez also bought his mother a house and gave financial help to his brothers and sisters. [22][23][24][25][26] It came despite Trevino's words twenty years earlier, when he said after the 1969 edition: "Don't talk to me about the Masters. A side flash (also called a side splash) occurs when lightning strikes a taller object near the victim and a portion of the current jumps from taller object to the victim. 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Warner sent Rodriguez $2,500 and 50 copies of the album, but he only listened to it once, preferring music by vocalists such as Dean Martin. It should read that I'm not to get drunk. He loved playing video games, feeding his insatiable sweet tooth, and jamming to Hall & Oats, Sinatra and reggae, it continued. Direct strikes are rare, especially in a crowded area situation such as a city's baseball stadium. They used the image in their satirical manifesto (on the de-evolution of humanity) and also featured it on the artwork of their single "Be Stiff", which was released in early 1978, before they had signed to a major label. "He's certainly one of the more colorful, complicated guys I've ever written about," Steinberg says. Join Facebook to connect with Chi Chi Lightning Rodriguez and others you may know. His father used to earn $18 a week as a laborer and cattle handler. Fans had scattered in the pandemonium of the lightning strike -- it's believed to have splintered, hit Caldwell and connected with the press box, too, sending people running everywhere. Back then, owners whined so much about having to pay for extra baseballs that it was illegal for fans to keep foul balls or home runs. Speaker then explained a very specific regimen Caldwell was to adhere to every week. Gavin was described as a charming boy with a keen intellect whose quick wit brought laughter to even the most mundane of situations.. The Yankees took him back for the 1917 and '18 seasons, though his continued off-the-field troubles got so bad the team decided to hire two detectives to trail Caldwell 24 hours a day. But the story didnt end there. Official word is six injured by debris from the tree that was hit. For more golf news, rumors and analysis, follow@EyeOnGolfand@KylePorterCBSon Twitter or Google+ and like us onFacebook. I have 75 years of memory stored but have probably lost some of it. The doctor dictated that Alexander be buried with his head sticking out of the ground for two hours, so that the Earth would absorb the electricity running through his body. Wagner and his friends went in search of cover, and lightning struck Casey twice in a split second while he was standing near a tree. In 1968, his second year on the circuit, Trevino won the U.S. Open at Oak Hill Country Club, in Rochester, New York, four strokes ahead of runner-up Nicklaus, the defending champion. You're not always safe indoors either! Many leave the game immediately, but for the brave ones who stick around, they settle into their seats again. After he was struck by lightning at the 1975 Western Open, Trevino was asked by a reporter what he would do if he were out on the course and it began to storm again. But he mostly falls back on his devastating out pitch: one of baseball's best spitballs. Scuffing, cutting, spitting, repeatedly sanding down one side of the ball, you name it: all legal. It's hard to know whether Caldwell was hustling to get to the bar after one of the most incredible pitching performances the game has seen, but by all accounts, he perfectly fulfilled his contract obligations in 1919. But then the clouds roll in -- fast -- off Lake Erie. Though only 5 feet 7 inches and a slight 135 pounds, Rodriguez nonetheless kept pace with the games longest drivers of his era and perhaps was golfs greatest bunker player. WD = withdrew She was told that if she went back to Earth, she would be in pain, but she would have the opportunity to help a lot of people. [2] The strike threw Jim out of the tub, knocking him out, though his head was still hanging over the tub. Tunch and Wolf Walk for the Homeless, In-Studio: Host Craig Wolfley w/ Frank Murgia & Andrew Hershel Venezie, Talking Points: A combo podcast of buzzing topics in the world of Wolfley. Spitballers lobbied hard, though, and convinced owners to pass a baffling compromise: Starting in 1921, the remaining 17 spitballers were grandfathered in. Edwards stated that being struck felt like getting hit in the chest with a hammer. Beth Peterson, who wrote a book about being struck by lightning called Life After Lightning, was hit the first time while working as an Army specialist stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia in July 1992. [1], At first Rodrguez used to put his hat over the hole whenever he made a birdie or eagle. [13][14] At the PGA Championship he won the fifth of his six major championships. Caldwell pitched right-handed and hit left, and his stock soared from the minute he signed with a semipro team as a 20-year-old. Six years later, he was struck a second time through the sink while doing the dishes. Menu. Three days after every start, Caldwell was to throw batting practice. He is a producer, known for Bullfighter on the Green, Welcome to Mooseport (2004) and Roar of the Crowd (1969). At a time when divorce was rare, Caldwell's parents split up. Statistically speaking, you probably dont have anything to worry about. During his childhood, Trevino occasionally attended school and worked to earn money for the family. Caldwell shrugged. Related Podcast: A shaken Jacklin three-putted the same hole from 15 feet for a bogey. From 1983 to 1989, he worked as a color analyst for PGA Tour coverage on NBC television. I golf, and I do NOT mess with lightning. He spent part of his time playing golf with Marine Corps officers. A story from the 1970s had both Dallas pro golfer Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez on the course when a terrific storm blew in. Trevino was also invited to play at the very prestigious (though unofficial) Piccadilly World Match Play Championship three times (1968, 1970, 1972). Dianna Cowern, also known as Physics Girl, interviewed her twice-struck father on her PBS-affiliated YouTube channel. "The human body is not a battery," Jensenius says. *Note: Tournament shortened to 36/54 holes due to rain. Bill stated that he was bending over when he was struck, but the jolt of lightning seized his muscles, causing his body to involuntarily straighten out. [2], Rodrguez, with characteristic charisma, would often make jokes about his past hardships on the golf course, such as, "How long does John Daly drive a golf ball? You play three days for a million dollars, one hole a day, and if you can remember what you shot, you win! My grandpa got nailed while riding his horse in his Montana pasture. dead. Trevino never knew his father, Joseph Trevino, who left when his son was small. At the Western Open near Chicago in 1975, Trevino was struck by lightning,[15][16][17][18] and suffered injuries to his spine. [8] A very pronounced controlled 'fade' was his signature shot, although he had many other shot-types in his repertoire and he is, still to this day, remembered as one of the very finest shot-makers of all time. VIDEO: Chi-Chi Rodriguez gets hit by ball in groin This is tough to watch. As the band sought permission, they suggested that the image could be altered to not resemble Rodriguez so closely. What are the odds of being struck three times, with two instances being on the same road? He considers that moment as the greatest moment in his life. Trevino chipped in from rough on the back of the green for a par on the 17th. 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