He would say, Trust me. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. Five years after his death, Darren Daulton is inspiring cancer patients the way he did the 1993 Phillies. We work through him. Starting in 2010, he spent the season in Philadelphia hosting a radio show on 97.5 The Fanatic, "Talking Baseball with Dutch," five days a week. Syracuse Post Standard Homepage. "Darren was the face of our franchise in the early 1990's. [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. According to The New York Times, pitcher Tug McGraw (age 59), infielder John Vukovich (59), catcher Johnny Oates (58), and pitcher Ken Brett (55) all were former Phillies who died from glioblastoma since 2003. The pitcher looked at his catcher, both of them wondering what game the coach was watching. Daulton's breakout season was 1990, his first as his team's primary backstop; that year, he batted .268, with 57 runs batted in (RBI) which, when coupled with his skills behind the plate, earned him a three-year contract worth $6.75 million. The Philadelphia Phillies, in particular, have been hit pretty hard. The biggest thing was just getting an opportunity on that stage to correct some things and be part of the positives, Greene said. The Phillies everyone labeled us gypsies, tramps and thieves, Greene said were known for their mullets and an attitude described by Greene as If we dont beat you on the field, were going to beat you in the parking lot. It was a hardened mindset they needed to win the pennant, but the clubhouse leader wasnt afraid to show his teammates affection. Darren Daulton dies at 55 (0:25) Three-time All-Star catcher Darren Daulton, who was an integral part of the 1993 Phillies team that went to the World Series, died on Sunday. He was known for his work ethic, old-school toughness and smile. The pitcher trusted his catcher and followed him. [6], Following a slump in 1991 that saw his batting average fall below .200, Daulton led the National League (NL) in RBIs for 1992 with 109. 1. Doctors were able to remove 90% of the tumor, but the radiation therapy left Frank, now 73, paralyzed on the left side of his body. '""All of us at the Phillies are saddened to hear of Darren's passing. Please, Login or Sign-up to post your comments. Click on the address to view a map. While with the Phillies, Daulton was a three-time MLB All-Star and won the 1992 Silver Slugger Award. Funeral services for Darren . I know what he would want me to do. / CBS Philadelphia. We will miss you, Dutch. Daulton became the Phillies' full-time catcher in 1989. Please enter valid email address to continue. Daulton was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and went into remission in 2015. Each record was set in 1993. Death date: 6 August, 2017, Sunday. During the 1991 season, Daulton hit .196 in 89 games. From the day that we drafted him until today, he constantly earned our respect and admiration as both a player and person," said Phillies Chairman David Montgomery. Six days later, Greene had his chance when he was back on the mound at Veterans Stadium with Daulton behind the plate. "Throughout most of his adult life, Darren resided in Clearwater, Fla. 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. each comment to let us know of abusive posts.Share with Us. 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. The Phillies have announced that Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away today at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. He would say Hey, man, youre throwing the ball great. With his career in decline, the Phillies traded Daulton to the Florida Marlins in July 1997. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. Daulton is the longest-tenured catcher in Philadelphia Phillies history at 14 years. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. 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. Darren Daulton Says He Would 'Not Allow' LazyPlay. It can happen to anyone, said Ellen Frank. One of Daulton's greatest seasons was 1993 in which he set Phillies single-season records for a catcher in walks (117), doubles (35), putouts (981) and double plays. SUMMARY Career WAR 22.9 AB 3630 H 891 HR Known throughout baseball as one of the game's toughest players, Daulton made 143 starts at catcher in 1993, which was the most in Phillies history and tied for the most by any catcher that season. Darren Daulton was born in United States. I was so grateful to them, DiCaprio said. accounts, the history behind an article. Funeral services for Darren will be private. September 28, 1997 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 to mu "Dutch" is one of the most beloved players to ever wear a Phillies uniform. person will not be tolerated.Be Truthful. The Phillies have announced that Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away today at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Daulton also played 42 games as a first baseman. Darren Daulton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. More in Sports. 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. It was always about the other person.. My husband, and I know I am biased, is one of the most courageous people, Ellen Frank said. It was fun, and that was what made us special," Daulton once said of the improbable '93 team. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Darren Daulton was born in Arkansas City, KS. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Arkansas City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton. We will remember him forever. He would stop and chat with someone about their life and what was going on. 1962, The Foundation serves as an extension of Darren's love for people. One of my toughest decisions as team president was to approve his trade to the Marlins in July of 1997. He was just that warm, lovable, openhearted guy.. [1], The Philadelphia Phillies selected Daulton in the 25th round of the 1980 Major League Baseball draft. . We have all been impacted by Darren one way or another. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Darren Daulton has died, the team said Sunday. Through his early career, his primary value to the team was as a defensive catcher, his batting average of .206 through the 1988 season was barely above the Mendoza Line, and he never appeared in as many as 60 games in a single season. Dutch was truly 'one of a kind,' and we will dearly miss him.". "Darren starred for one of the most memorable Phillies' teams ever in . Daulton's nickname was "Dutch" and he was truly beloved by so many teammates. He was named to the All-Star team in 1992, '93 and '95. (0:25). The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Daulton in his Phillies uniform and catchers mask. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Amanda, his parents, his brother and his four children. The Phillies would not have gone to the 1993 World Series without his leadership," said Phillies Chairman Emeritus Bill Giles. Funeral services for Darren will be private. 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 . It was never, ever about Darren. Read on to learn more about them, and the rest of Daulton's family. The former three-time All-Star, a right-hander who batted left, was known for his run production. Darren Daulton, the All-Star catcher who was the leader of the Philadelphia Phillies' NL championship team in 1993, has died. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Darren Daulton Foundation, 1339 Chestnut Street, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. [1][19], On July 21, 1997, after 17 years with the Phillies organization, the club traded Daulton to the Florida Marlins for Billy McMillon. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Darren Arthur Daulton (January 3, 1962 August 6, 2017), nicknamed "Dutch",[1] was an American professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1983, 19851997) and Florida Marlins (1997). Every Memorial Website celebrates the legacy of a life. Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Arkansas City, KS. Daulton put up respectable numbers (.263, 14 home runs, 63 RBI in just 395 at bats) and announced his retirement after the season. David Harold Daulton, Jr, 58 of Arkansas City died Tuesday, November 7, 2018 at his residence. 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. Dutch was truly 'one of a kind' and we will dearly miss him.". Darren was a three-time MLB All-Star with the Phillies and won the Silver Slugger Award in 1992. In 2013, Daulton's family announced he had a glioma, a tumor that arises from the brain tissue itself and is not spread from cancer anywhere else in the body. - Philadelphia Magazine", "Darren Daulton learned from life's lessons, but Pete Rose flunked", "Darren Daulton has surgery to remove brain tumors", "Phillies legend Daulton passes away at 55: Wall of Fame catcher 'Dutch' battled brain cancer for 4 years", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Darren_Daulton&oldid=1132447583, September 25,1983,for thePhiladelphia Phillies, September 28,1997,for theFlorida Marlins, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 8 January 2023, at 23:04. 14,862nd in major league history) 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. I really enjoyed watching him for 14 years in uniform. Grants from the Daulton Foundation have helped the Franks counter rising prescription costs. But they embraced it and knew who Darren was and how he wasnt shy to give a teammate a kiss. He received three at bats for the Phillies in 1983. He also was a defensive standout and one of the Phillies' biggest left-handed bats during his heyday. [22], On August 6, 2010, Daulton was inducted into the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame.[23]. Former Phillies and Marlins catcher Darren Daulton has lost his battle with brain cancer. Birth date: 3 January, 1962, Wednesday. He battled through five knee operations to become an All-Star. The Phillies have announced that Darren "Dutch" Daulton passed away today at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. The Franks did not know about Daultons playing career; they learned about him after a social worker recommended the foundation. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 2015, Daulton announced he was cancer-free. 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