All rights reserved. In his first full season with the Reds, Johnny accomplished something that is unmatched in history. Johnny Vander Meer, the Cincinnati Reds left-hander who in 1938 threw two consecutive no-hit games -- the only pitcher in major league history to accomplish the feat -- died yesterday at his home in Tampa, Fla. The fans were treated to a fireworks display and a sprinting exhibition by Jesse Owens, and then Vander Meer was presented with a watch. I hope the card educates children and adults about Vandy and that all are inspired by what he achieved and that they, too, will dream big. A sports columnist in Cincinnati would suggest that a granite statue of Vander Meer be erected alongside that of President James Garfield in a downtown park. A 19-win, 295-strikeout season at Class-B Durham put him on the Reds’ radar and in 1937 he broke camp with Cincinnati. I learned about Vander Meer in 1996, when I moved to Midland Park. After a stint in the Navy, he returned to the Reds. "Community Dat had a very nice turnout. Died: October 6, 1997. Johnny’s final major-league totals were 119 wins and 121 losses, with 1,294 K's...but also 1,132 walks. And Vander Meer was honored simply because several hundred of his hometown folks from Midland Park, including his mother and father, had come to Brooklyn to see him pitch. Vander Meer is survived by a sister, Garberdina Nywening of Midland Park, and two grandchildren, Troy Coverdale and Lauren Latimer, both of Tampa, Fla. … The count went to one ball and two strikes on Leo Durocher, the Dodger manager and shortstop. He won 17 games in 1948, but arm trouble ruined his career soon after. It’s the only Web site in the region where Christians and seekers can come to be edified and encouraged, “Voice” an opinion or comment, or find a great local event (concert, conference, etc), ministry, or business. Growing up during the Depression, Johnny spent his time honing his hopping fastball and darting sinker—which he delivered from the left side—on the diamonds of Bergen County and as a member of the Midland Park High School varsity. Vander Meer was an All-Star four times, but 1938, his rookie season, was probably his best. Despite the criticism of him, Vander Meer was gracious not just to fans in general, but to his local community. "That's hard to do," Berra said in an interview Skead posted on a website dedicated to Vander Meer. Midland Park native Johnny Vander Meer threw a no-hitter against the Boston Bees on June 11, 1938. Sport: Baseball. Vander Meer is survived by a sister, Garberdina Nywening of Midland Park, and two grandchildren, Troy Coverdale and Lauren Latimer, both of Tampa, Fla. … Now there were two outs. The cards are available at Farrier Sporting Goods in Wyckoff, Sansones Family Restaurant in Midland Park, and the Wyckoff and Midland Park libraries. But the hoopla had nothing to do with Vander Meer's being in position to pitch a second straight no-hit game. Among the nearly 39,000 fans that night were more than 500 from Vander Meer's hometown of Midland Park, N.J. Online Prayer Event Seeks to Mobilize 250,000 Intercessors in Metro NYC; Eradicate Bible Poverty Around the World, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: My Faith is Doubled Down and I Am Trusting in God and His Plan after Injury, Paterson Partners for Life Virtual 5K Run/Walk Benefits Under-Resourced Families. ''Just get it over the plate,'' he said. When he didn’t he was unwatchable. With our shared love of the game, Mr. Jeffer and I became friends. In 1939 and 1940—when the Reds won two pennants—Johnny was still struggling to control his repertoire. In the 1943 All-Star Game, Johnny matched a record set by Carl Hubbell when he fanned six American Leaguers. Baseball Basketball Boxing & Wrestling Football Hockey Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field, Auto Racing Horse Racing Olympic Sports Women's Sports Miscellaneous Sports. Vander Meer is survived by a sister, Garberdina Nywening of Midland Park, and two grandchildren, Troy Coverdale and Lauren Latimer, both of Tampa, Fla. See the article in its original context from. Johnny had his ups and downs as a rookie, including a trip to the minors. They still play sports outside NJ. Vander Meer went on to a 15-10 record that season. He was scouted and signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers at 18. Despite being selected for the All-Star Game, he did not see action in the 1939 World Series. Johnny died in Florida in 1997 at the age of 82. • Who We Are • Email Us• Don't Know Spit? Farriers Sporting Goods in Wyckoff, Sansones Family Restaurant in Midland Park and the Midland Park and Wyckoff libraries are a few of the local spots giving away the card. Special things happen when we do our best. "He was Vandy's biggest fan. "I don't think that will ever happen again.". Vander Meer says he is donating many of his baseball mementos to a historical society in Midland Park, N.J., where he grew up, but he is keeping the two balls he used to pitch his two no-hitters. He just went out and did his best and amazing things happened. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Dayton then sold his contract to a Boston Bees minor league affiliate, the Scranton Miners of the New York–Pennsylvania League. Not too many people know about it and even fewer believe it will be broken or matched. At 37, he no-hit the Beaumont Roughnecks in a Texas League game. Johnny Vander Meer. In 1940, he pitched three innings of relief as the Reds defeated the Tigers for their first championship since 1919. A good switch-hitter, he could launch line drives from either side of the plate. He wasn't jealous or envious of him at all. A good switch-hitter, he could launch line drives from either side of the plate. Graig is considered one of the best baseball artists in the nation. Johnny threw another no hitter 14 years later, at the age of 37, pitching for Tulsa in the Texas League. BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — It was called the greatest feat in Major League Baseball history. Jeffer created a display memorabilia of Vander Meer's at the Midland Park Public Library. Sport: Baseball. In his next outing, on June 19 at Boston, Vander Meer pitched no-hit ball until there was one out in the fourth. Honoring the Man Who Set Baseball’s ‘Unbreakable’ Record; New Jersey Author Keeps... Market Street Mission: Serving the Needy in Northern New Jersey. Town: Midland Park, New Jersey. No one had done it before Johnny Vander Meer—who was raised in Midland Park and attended Eastern Christian School—and no one has done it since. Vander Meer attended Eastern Christian and Ridgewood high schools while growing up in Bergen County. He won 17 games in 1948, but arm trouble ruined his career soon after. The Christ-Like Leadership Mantle – Let’s Put it On! At a pregame ceremony Vander Meer was presented a watch by the mayor of Midland Park. With our shared love of the game, Mr. Jeffer and I became close friends. Children playing baseball and softball in Midland Park will also be given the card. The cause was an abdominal aneurysm, his lawyer, Bob Carlton, said. The next hitter, Ernie Koy, grounded to third baseman Lew Riggs, who threw home for a forceout. Durocher hit a fly to center field, where Harry Craft caught it easily. John Samuel Vander Meer was born November 2, 1914 in Midland Park. A 19-win, 295-strikeout season at Class-B Durham put him on the Reds’ radar and in 1937 he broke camp with Cincinnati. Born: November 2, 1914. He was 82. Johnny died in Florida in 1997 at the age of 82. • Who We Are • Email Us• Don't Know Spit? When he didn’t he was unwatchable. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The photo that the painting is based on was taken the day after Vandy’s second no hitter. © 2020 www.northjersey.com. In the 1943 All-Star Game, Johnny matched a record set by Carl Hubbell when he fanned six American Leaguers. He struck out 11 batters in his first big-league start, but also walked 11in a game less than a month later. The air was festive because this was the first night game ever played at Ebbets Field. Despite being selected for the All-Star Game, he did not see action in the 1939 World Series. John Samuel Vander Meer was born November 2, 1914 in Midland Park. Vandy never set a goal to pitch back-to-back no hitters or achieve the greatest feat in the history of the game. No one had done it before Johnny Vander Meer—who was raised in Midland Park and attended Eastern Christian School—and no one has done it since. "I think it is one of those unbreakable records.".

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