The Phillies have announced that Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away today at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. All rights reserved, Baby Found Safe in Delco After Being Taken in Stolen Car, Police Say, QVC Parent Company Qurate Lays Off 400 as Part of Turnaround Plan, Pennsylvania Man Accused of Trying to Bring Explosive on Airplane, Off-Duty Officers Help Save Boy Hanging by Neck From Rope Inside KOP Amusement Park, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside. I dont want to say Im done, but Im stable, said DiCaprio, who sees a neuro-oncologist every six months. He responded to all three challenges. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of 1993 NL Champion and Phillies Wall of Fame catcher Darren Daulton. Darren Daulton was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 25th round of the 1980 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arkansas City HS (Arkansas City, KS). [11] He once again finished in the league's top 10 in on-base percentage, RBIs, walks, and extra base hits. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Darren, nicknamed Dutch, was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1983 and from 1985 through 1997, and first base / outfield for the Florida Marlins in 1997. When I do things for the foundation, it's a representation of him.". Daulton had three at bats for the Phillies in 1983. There was no magic fix or secret game plan. 14,862nd in major league history) I really enjoyed watching him for 14 years in uniform. "Throughout most of his adult life, Darren resided in Clearwater, Fla. January 3, 1962 - August 6, 2017 Clearwater, Florida | Age . It was euphoric, Greene said. Please enter valid email address to continue. The Braves, who had traded Greene to the Phils three years earlier, smothered him. Shane Yosko, 12, from Franklinville, gets an autographed baseball from former Phillies catcher Darren Daulton on May 1, 2011, at the South Jersey Field of Dreams, a baseball league and field designed for children with physical and cognitive disabilities in Absecon. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. He was 55. Daulton was a three-time all-star and finished his 14-yer career with 137 home runs. We look forward to your early visit. He would stop and chat with someone about their life and what was going on. Daulton is survived by his wife Amanda, his brother Dave Jr. and his four children. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. At that point in time, that word was kind of a taboo in a mens clubhouse. And whenever they happened, it would not take long for Johnny Podres to leave the dugout and head to the mound. Daulton made the All-Star team three times, finishing sixth in NL MVP voting in 1992 and seventh in 1993. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Daulton in the 25th round of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft. Exceeded rookie limits during 1986 season, More Darren Daulton Pages at Baseball Reference. 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Can we go to the Barnes? My all time favorite. "At that point in time, that word was kind of a taboo in a men's clubhouse. (Age 21-265d, In fact, he called me 'Uncle Bill.'". The Darren Daulton Foundation was born out of Darren's love and inspiration for serving and helping others. The way in which he lived every day. Its a really tough disease because you dont have to be a brain surgeon to figure out that anything that doesnt belong in your brain has to be removed and that your brain controls every single thing. The foundation Daulton launched in 2013 after he was diagnosed with glioblastoma gave out more than $250,000 last year in grants to assist those suffering from malignant brain tumors. You can cancel at any time. Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City, KS. Jim Fregosi asked so much of him as catcher, clean-up hitter and team leader. pic.twitter.com/iPHB9Rn7vg, "Darren was a true leader of men," Phillies chairman emeritus Bill Giles said in a statement. Funeral homes and cemeteries, funeral directors, products, flowers etc.. Sysoon is a free resource for finding the final resting places of famous folks, friends and family members. And thats the attitude of the foundation (which uses Daultons rallying cry of Right on, fight on, as its motto) as it aids patients in their fight against glioblastoma while supporting them the way Daulton did in the clubhouse. [7] He also finished in the top 10 in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS, home runs, walks, runs created, and extra base hits. And yet Daulton is still inspiring others the way he did his teammates. diagnosed with glioblastoma in the summer of 2013. Interment services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Lawn prior to the memorial service. He received three at bats for the Phillies in 1983. Denial is not so bad if it helps you cope. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. A month later, Daulton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly malignant form of brain cancer, according to ESPN. According to The New York Times, researchers have said its tough to prove that this is nothing more than coincidence as cancer clusters are very difficult to prove. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. Those of us who were lucky enough to be his teammate lost a brother. said former teammate John Kruk. But the help of his foundation which has assisted her in paying her health insurance and rent has floored her. us, Died: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Darren Daulton, the legendary former catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who won the World Series with the Florida Marlins in 1997, died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, in Clearwater, Florida, according. Information from Associated Press was used in this report. The Phillies announced Sunday evening that Daulton died after a roughly four-year battle with the. In fact, he called me 'Uncle Bill. In 1989, Daulton became the regular starting catcher but was having his struggles at the plate. Jim Fregosi asked so much of him as catcher, clean-up hitter and team leader. It raises your eyebrows, no question. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. . Heres a man who was very, very fit and active and totally cognitively brilliant. He at one point announced that he was cancer-free, but the disease came back earlier this year. Daulton also played 42 games as a first baseman. Darren "Dutch" Daulton, the charismatic catcher and master of Macho Row, whose talent for controlling both a pitching staff and a clubhouse helped the 1993 Phillies win an improbable National League pennant, died Sunday at age 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Darren was a super human being. Can we go to Curtis and hear a recital? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Darren Arthur Daulton (January 3, 1962 - August 6, 2017), nicknamed "Dutch", was an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1983, 1985-1997) and Florida Marlins (1997). Address and location of Darren Daulton which have been published. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. First published on August 6, 2017 / 10:40 PM. Mariano Duncan, a guy you dont hear a lot about, was one of those guys. I really enjoyed watching him for 14 years in uniform. A three-time all-star, Mr. Daulton played 14 seasons for the Phillies . Guestbook. "All of us at the Phillies are saddened to hear of Darren's passing," Phillies chairman David Montgomery said. Daulton broke out during the following season. While with the Phillies, Daulton was a three-time MLB All-Star and won the 1992 Silver Slugger Award. Dutch was truly 'one of a kind' and we will dearly miss him.". It can always come back whenever it wants. He had 588 career RBI. Daulton's cancer returned in 2017 and he died on Aug. 6, 2017, after the four-year battle with the disease. "Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990's. "Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990's. His teammates loved him, I loved him like he was one of my own. "Darren starred for one of the most memorable Phillies' teams ever in . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Lived: 20304 days = 55 years. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. I know what he would want me to do. It was easy to fall in line and do the right thing when you have guys who have been there and done that.. The former MLB player, who died at the age of 55 from brain cancer on August 6, 2017. Daulton batted .245 in 1,109 Phillies games with 189 doubles, 134 home runs and 567 RBI. Daulton was found to have two brain tumors in June 2013 and, after surgery to remove them, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly malignant form of brain cancer, the following month. Daulton was a bonding force in the Phillies' clubhouse during his 13 seasons in Philadelphia. His teammates loved him. He won the Silver Slugger Award in 1992 after leading the National League in RBI with 109. To get another chance to do well was a huge moment for me.. His teammates loved him, I loved him like he was one of my own. Darren Daulton weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. He led the Phils that summer in home runs and RBIs as a power-hitting catcher. Daulton was diagnosed with glioblastoma in the summer of 2013. [8] Daulton earned his first All-star appearance, the NL Silver Slugger Award,[9] and sixth place in NL MVP voting. We might have to use some smoke and mirrors here. He was good at knowing what you had that day. Darren Daulton had 137 home runs over his career. '", "All of us at the Phillies are saddened to hear of Darren's passing. (0:25). 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at [21] Daulton announced his retirement, after the series. Legacy produces award-winning original content ranging from national news obituaries to features and FAQs on a wide variety of life-and-death topics. Darren was a super human being. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Menu. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. "From the day that we drafted him until today, he constantly earned our respect and admiration as both a player and person. I still treat him as my leader on the field. Also known as Dutch, Daulton was diagnosed with cancer four years ago. While with the Phillies, Daulton was a three-time MLB All-Star and won the 1992 Silver Slugger Award. 1962, [24], Two years later, Daulton was arrested a third time for driving with a suspended license and DUI, after again refusing to be tested for alcohol. His teammates loved him, I loved him like he was one of my own. "We played hard and did everything hard. Gary Carter (57), Bobby Murcer (62), Dan Quisenberry (45), and Dick Howser (51) all died from the aggressive form of brain cancer. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and lost his first game at home all season. CLEARWATER, Fla. In July 2002, Roger Clemens was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of tightness in his right groin muscle. "Darren was a true leader of men. I was so grateful to them, DiCaprio said. Why I chose #10 jersey. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. It has been five years since Daulton the heartbeat of the wacky, wonderful bunch of throwbacks who went from worst to first in 1993 died from brain cancer. Through 1988, Daulton played sparingly, due chiefly to the presence of all-star catchers Ozzie Virgil Jr. and Lance Parrish. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. More in Sports. 10:49 pm ET, Unsigned FA Jurickson Profar to play in WBC, Orioles, Pirates play final half-inning without umpires, MLB hires three to ramp up 'local media' department, Report: Padres sign Rougned Odor to minor-league deal, 10 MLB positional battles ahead of Opening Day, How the Dodgers can replace Gavin Lux after injury, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. He retired after the season. Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Darren Daulton has passed away at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer, the team announced Sunday night. Daulton is the longest-tenured catcher in Philadelphia Phillies history at 14 years. I loved him like he was one of my own. He thought for three months that the discomfort must be from torn ligaments or arthritis. "Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990's. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Daulton is survived by his wife Amanda and his four children -- 27-year-oldZachary, 17-year-old Summer, 16-year-old Savannah, and 15-year-old Darren Jr. Funeral services for Daulton will be private. What is Archives, Military records of Darren Daulton at Fold3.com. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [more about funeral], Darren Daulton at Archives.com. Darren Daulton played for 2 teams; the Philadelphia Phillies and Florida Marlins. Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher and fan-favorite Darren Daulton died of brain cancer in August of 2017. inClearwater,FL, Buried: Daulton authored a book on occultism and numerology, If They Only Knew, published in 2007. each comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us. [4], In 14 MLB seasons, Daulton hit .245, with 137 home runs, 588 RBIs, and 511 runs scored, in 1,161 games played. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [20] By that time, Daulton's knee injuries had escalated even further, limiting his usage to playing first base and pinch hitting. Im concerned about it, said Larry Bowa, who joined the team as a player in 1970 and has spent much of his professional career here as a shortstop, manager, and coach. Former Phillies and Marlins catcher Darren Daulton has lost his battle with brain cancer. I will see you on the other side! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. [12], Knee injuries soon caught up with Daulton. Darren Dutch Daulton was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. He ended the 1997 campaign with a .263 batting average, 14 home runs, 63 RBI, and 68 runs scored, in 395 at bats. [1], The Philadelphia Phillies selected Daulton in the 25th round of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft. A year earlier, they had lost 92 games and finished 26 games out of first place. Kevin Judy the neurosurgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who operated on Frank and is on the foundations board has provided hope. Born on January 3, 1962, Daulton attended Arkansas City (KS) High School. Daulton was diagnosed with. One of my toughest decisions as team president was to approve his trade to the Marlins in July of 1997. 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He was also selected as the starting catcher on the All-Vet Team (2003) and was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame (2010). The Phillies announced Sunday evening that Daulton died after a roughly four-year battle with the disease. In 1992, Daulton won a Silver Slugger and led the National League with 109 RBI, becoming just the fourth catcher to win the RBI title. That same year, his foundation, the Darren Daulton Foundation, which was established in 2011, shifted its mission to raise funds for brain cancer. Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --Long-time Philadelphia Phillies catcher Darren Daulton passed away on Sunday at the age of 55 following a four-year battle with brain cancer. "I still draw off of him. Dutch was truly "one of a kind" and we will dearly miss him.". The former three-time All-Star, a right-hander who batted left, was known for his run production. He had so much respect from the league that when he went to Florida they knew they were getting a guy you can lean on. But they embraced it and knew who Darren was and how he wasnt shy to give a teammate a kiss. Daulton would later win a World Series ring with the Marlins in 1997. [86223331-en], A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, respecting, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. "Dutch" is one of the most beloved players to ever wear a Phillies uniform. He followed that performance with 105 RBIs (sixth in the NL) in 1993, becoming one of only nine catchers in MLB history to drive in 100 or more runs in back-to-back seasons. He also made 143 starts at catcher that year, the most in Phillies history, and played a pivotal role when the team won the 1993 National League pennant. You have to put your energy on the things that bring you joy. 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