this Site, which means (i.) "[57] Although AL teams averaged 4.46 runs per game from 1949 through 1961, and the White Sox averaged 4.53 runs in games started by their other pitchers, they averaged only 4.20 runs in Pierce's starts a figure which drops to 4.07 if the two-month scoring outburst in 1956 is discounted; in over two thirds of his losses with Chicago (105 of 152), and fully one third of his starts (130 of 390), they scored two or fewer runs. OBITUARY Billy Pierce Close May 26, 1930 - January 20, 2022. Condolence Messages will remain on this Site for the duration of the Message Book. "[50] Ironically, the Yankees tried to acquire Pierce in the early 1950s when Ford was in the military, but White Sox general manager Frank Lane proposed that New York give up Bauer, first baseman Joe Collins and second baseman Jerry Coleman in exchange for Pierce and outfielder Al Zarilla, and ended talks when Yankees GM George Weiss suggested the Yankees send minor leaguers instead. to such submission. After joining the San Francisco Giants in 1962, Pierce played a pivotal role in helping them win the NL pennant, going 120 in home games and getting a three-hit shutout and a save in a three-game playoff against the Los Angeles Dodgers to clinch the title. Loving grandfather of Liam, Camdyn and Jack. Funeral Service Group and its affiliates and related entities the right to use your name and any other information about you A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. On June 27 against the Senators, he retired the first 26 batters before pinch hitter Ed Fitz Gerald lined Pierce's first pitch down the first base line for an opposite-field double that landed about a foot from the foul line. [38] But although he recorded only nine wins that season, he was one of just four pitchers to defeat the Indians three times as they racked up a league-record 111 victories, after also having been one of four pitchers to defeat the champion Yankees four times in 1953. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Legacy's online obit database has obituaries, death notices, and funeral services for 537 people named William Pierce from thousands of the largest funeral homes and newspapers in the world.. 1.) And against the left-handed-heavy lineup the Dodgers threw at us, Al wanted his right-handers like Dick Donovan. On June 11, 1959 he pitched his fourth and final one-hitter, a 31 victory at Washington in which he allowed only a third-inning double by Ron Samford, who scored after three two-out walks, the last to Harmon Killebrew; the White Sox won on a two-run double in the ninth inning by Jim Landis off Senators starter Camilo Pascual. On October 4, 2005, Pierce threw out the first pitch before Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Red Sox (a 142 win), as the White Sox began the postseason which culminated in the 2005 World Series title their first championship in 88 years. For the choreographer, see. Send flowers. Newcomer Funeral Service Group reserves the right to read and screen all submissions prior to publishing them on the website, . Bill and Patty enjoyed loving the Lord side by side for 48 years. [citation needed], Listed at 5ft 10 in (1.78 m) and 160 pounds (73kg), Pierce was also among the more diminutive pitchers to enjoy great success, and is likely the smallest pitcher since the 1920s to win 200 games. He sure is pretty to watch, the way he pumps and rocks and throws.. Of Pierce, who he described as the top White Sox pitcher for the past decade, he added, "Normally, he's lucky if he's supported with as many as two runs when he faces the Yankees. [5], Pierce played a major role in keeping the White Sox competitive with the powerhouse Yankees through most of the 1950s, and after a rough period from June 1951 to July 1952 in which he dropped 10 of 11 decisions to New York[60] (despite a respectable 3.69 ERA in those games), he held his own against the Yankees, posting a record of 2121 from August 1952 through the 1960 season. Without limiting the 1837 Sutton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Anyone can read what you share. Bill was born to Lester and Ruth Pierce in Bedford, IN on February 2, 1942. He was born on January 1, 1949 in Muncie the . So little and all that speed. Condolences should be personal messages from family and friends. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. William Pierce Obituary. Nellie, who was my roommate on the road, came over to me and said, O.K., roomie, you got your run, now hold it.. "[11] The West team included catcher and future Hall of Fame center fielder Richie Ashburn, who was hitless in two at bats against Pierce. Zero". Published in The Courier-Journal. You grant Newcomer Funeral Service Group, its affiliates, related entities, and/or assigns a royalty-free, perpetual, In the five years he was on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot (19701974), Pierce never drew more than 1.9% of the votes cast. "[65] New York outfielder Hank Bauer noted, "The guy who gave me the most problem I know he gave 'em to me, and I think he gave 'em to most of us was Billy Pierce. It would have been nice. Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio and Minnie Mioso supported him with hustle and chink singles and I always marveled at the fact that Pierce could duel Ford on even terms despite those odds. The White Sox had few power hitters in lineups usually featuring Luis Aparicio at shortstop and Nellie Fox at second base, with Minnie Minoso in the outfield and Sherm Lollar at catcher. You also represent and warrant that the writing He constantly lifted up the name of Jesus. Pierce's 1954 season was interrupted when he reported pain in his left arm in a May 25 win over Cleveland; after several days of difficulty in determining the problem, he had oral surgery to remove an infected wisdom tooth and adjacent molar on June 3. But only on certain days. Pierce's record suffered from pitching so much against New York who he faced more often than any other team[4][5] when the Yankees dynasty was at its peak; but although his career record against New York was only 2537,[6] that was still slightly better than the 2741 mark compiled by National League (NL) championship teams over 11 World Series against the Yankees during the same period. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William A. He pitched four one-hitters and seven two-hitters in his career, and on June 27, 1958 came within one batter of becoming the first left-hander in 78 years to throw a perfect game. After Cy Young Award winner Early Wynn started for Chicago in Game 1, Lopez chose to start Bob Shaw (186 in the regular season) and Dick Donovan (910) in the next two contests, which the White Sox lost by scores of 43 and 31. By making a submission, you may be contacted by Newcomer Funeral Service Group so we may follow up with any issue relating "[50] However, there have been suggestions that Lopez' decision had other, undisclosed motivations; noting his surprise that Lopez chose to use Pierce out of the bullpen, outfielder Al Smith recalled, "We all knew why Al Lpez didn't pitch him, but we never told anyone and I won't say now. connection with the use, inability to use, or performance of the information, services, and materials available from this Site. Deborah Louise Pierce Obituary. I took the payola. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He . Write your message of sympathy today. The White Sox beat out the Cleveland Indians and the third-place Yankees for the A.L. [45] A separate poll of managers, coaches, writers and broadcasters named him Chicago's best fielding pitcher, best pitcher at holding runners to first base, and best pitcher for crucial games, as well as the team's most nervous player on the field. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deborah Louise Pierce of Pittsburg, Kansas, who passed away on May 28, 2023 at the age of 72. . Billy was born May 26, 1930 in Spearman, Texas. and our florist needs a few hours to craft your arrangement. Hear your loved one's obituary. [12] The game was held as a benefit for World War II community memorials, and two days prior to the event the participating players were guests of Babe Ruth on his weekly radio program. [37] He did not pitch again until June 20, but a lack of arm strength caused him to be ineffective in that start before slowly coming back with two relief appearances and another poor start, finally picking up wins with consecutive 30 shutouts on July 5 and 11, the latter being his fourth career two-hitter. Search Fort Pierce obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. It really was a thrill to throw around that 'league' ball." There was a time when I entered a game after our team had been shut down three games in a row, Pierce told Major League Baseballs website in 2013. In Game 4 he entered in the fourth inning with Chicago trailing 40, and pitched a hitless three innings before being pulled for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, when the Sox tied the game; the Dodgers went on to win 54. encourage such an evasion or violation; interferes with any third party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of this Site. Both Richards and Lopez who became Chicago's manager in 1957 placed a low emphasis on offense, with Lopez expressing his philosophy that "all a team really needed was pitching and defense, because if you didn't allow the other team to score, eventually they would give you a run, and you'd win the game. Let the family know you are thinking of them. and formerly of Estell Manor, passed away early Saturday morning Aug. 25 in Cumberland Manor. William Dale Pierce IV February 1, 1957 April 1, 2023 Bethel Park Age 66, of Bethel Park, suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Billy probably threw harder than anybody for a guy his size, he had a real big delivery, nice to look at, and he had overcome a lot. On June 20, 1961, Pierce broke Ed Walsh's White Sox record of 1,732 career strikeouts. We spent a lot of time hanging out as kids in PRP and I am eternally grateful to him for those memories. obscenity, pornography, profanity, danger or inaccuracy contained therein. [101] On November 5, 2021, he was selected to the final ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Golden Days Era ballot for consideration for the Class of 2022, but received three votes or less of the necessary twelve votes.[102]. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. distribute, reproduce and create derivative works from all writing and/or Material you provide to Newcomer Funeral Service "[94] Although he had by then been traded to the Giants, following the 1962 season[95] they relocated from Birmingham, Michigan[96] to the southwest Chicago suburb of Evergreen Park. He was 88. Adding that he hoped statues of Hall of Fame shortstop Luke Appling and pitcher Ted Lyons both stars of the 1930s and 1940s might be added in the future, he nonetheless admitted his excitement over the honor, saying, "I think of it more, in times to come, when my grandkids go out to the park, they'll see it. Pierce, who lived in the Chicago suburb of Lemont, Ill., worked in sales for an envelope company after leaving baseball and raised funds for cancer research. [89], Pierce married Gloria McCreadie, who he had dated since high school, on October 22, 1949,[90] and they have three children, William Reed (born July 6, 1953),[91] Patricia "Patti" Crowley (born October 4, 1955)[92] and Robert Walter (born July 16, 1958). [81] After leaving baseball, he was a White Sox television color analyst in 1970, briefly a partner in Oldsmobile and Cadillac dealerships,[15] a stockbroker, then worked as a sales and public relations representative for the Continental Envelope[82] company from 1974 until retiring in 1997. They were your classic 'stylish' left-handers, equal in guile and guts, but Ford had those howitzers of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Bill Skowron and Hank Bauer behind him, while Pierce came armed with popguns. [5] It was later reported that the tooth problem had possibly existed as early as spring training, when Pierce initially suffered arm problems. Now go out there and hold it. The red Picture Bible was another favorite that Bill used to teach the kids to love Jesus. He was Chicago's Opening Day starter seven times (195152, 1954, 195659), and started the home opener in 1953 and 1961. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Pierce to show support. "[49] In a 1982 interview, Pierce said, "The book on Fitz Gerald was that he was a fastball hitter on the first ball and liked it inside where he could pull it. On April 16, 1953 against the St. Louis Browns (the second game of the season, and Chicago's home opener) Pierce pitched his second one-hitter, a 10 victory in which he allowed only a seventh-inning double by Bobby Young; the White Sox gained only two singles in the contest, and scored on a walk, sacrifice hit, error and sacrifice fly. The White Sox were 879669 (.568) from 1952 through 1961, behind the New York Yankees, 965580 (.625) and the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, 898642 (.583). 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