Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. When I tell my players about the crowds wed get they look at me like Im crazy.. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Here's what to consider before you spend a lot on the wrong ones. Dr. Jacqueline "Jackie" Wood Jensen, 59, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away July 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Patrick J. Morgan and Mary Morgan. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The Nevada State Journal named Jensen the Sierra Nevada Athlete of the Year in January 1959, despite the fact he simply lived near Lake Tahoe in Crystal Bay (since 1955). Jensen was born in San Francisco, California. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. . Jensen, Donald A. Passed away July 27, 2022 at home after a short battle with cancer. Now we get a couple hundred fans if were lucky. Jack graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. Here is Jackie Jensen's obituary. For Jensen, though, the fear of flying was never a laughing matter. Respected for his throwing arm, he won a Gold Glove Award and led the AL in assists and double plays twice each. He was broke, Zoe Ann told the Des Moines Register in 1978 when she was named to the Iowa Sports Hall of Fame (she was born and raised in Iowa). She will now be reunited with family and friends she hasnt seen in a long time. I cant hit anymore. Start HERE. For the past several years, she spent the winter months traveling the country visiting friends and family, and spending time with her sons and grandchildren in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 South Moore Rd. Her sense of humor, zest for life, rebel heart, strength, generosity and beauty will be deeply missed. Home. 0 cemeteries found in Amherst, Amherst County, Virginia, USA. Jackie Jensen. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Jackie Jensen, the American League's most valuable player in 1958, died of an apparent heart attack early yesterday at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Minneapolis and was a decorated Vietnam . A Memorial service for JACKIE JENSEN will be held on Saturday, July 11th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 11 am. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He cant afford not to.. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Upon returning to the states, her first son Barry was born in 1973 in Newberry. He just might have been the best all-around athlete I ever covered, said long-time Red Sox and NBC announcer Curt Gowdy in 1983. Jack Eugene Jensen (March 9, 1927 July 14, 1982) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for three American League (AL) teams from 1950 to 1961, most notably the Boston Red Sox. Add to your scrapbook. He also hit a record five homers in a row at one point in the final episode against Mantle. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But the Pack could hit like a certain right-handed power hitter at Fenway Park in the 1950s. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Jackie Jensen, 74 of Chattanooga, formerly of Las Vegas, NV., passed away on April 17, 2019. The Wolf Pack had another disappointing season in 1970, finishing 17-22 overall. When was Jackie Jensen born? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. from the SABR BioProject, More Jackie Jensen Pages at Baseball Reference, More Jackie Jensen Pages at Sports Reference. Football players of Jensens skill generally manage to muddle through somehow.. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Try again later. Just a few weeks earlier Jensen played at another Old Timers game at Fenway Park and impressed everyone. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. His parents divorced when he was five, and he was raised by his mother, who frequently moved the family. That same game New Yorks Roger Maris hit his record 61st home run of the year off Tracy Stallard in the fourth inning, breaking Babe Ruths record. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He was born in Elsinore, UT on Feb. 13, 1927 to Clarence and La Ree Jensen. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The following year he became head coach. Its hard to understand how a fellow like me, who always kept himself in shape, could suddenly lose his reflexes. Beloved sister to Joy and George, Doris and Wayne, Cheri and Tim, Stephanie and Sonny, Gill and Budge, Okie . U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. I knew then that coaching was more than just knowing the game. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee Bays) Lucille Jensen, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. After the second divorce in 1968, Zoe Ann worked as a blackjack dealer at the Cal-Neva Lodge to help make ends meet. Jensen would spend parts of three seasons (1950-52) with the Yankees, playing at times in the outfield alongside Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. At one point Jensen was expected to take over center field for DiMaggio, who retired after the 1951 season. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared Jackie Jensen, 74 of Chattanooga, formerly of Las Vegas, NV., passed away on April 17, 2019. In the fall of 1947 Jensen was in jeopardy of missing the start of the football season because of academic troubles. Frankie Albert (quarterback) was the highest paid player the (San Francisco) 49ers had at the time and he was making $18,000, Jensen said in 1974. Jensen had a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning of the first game and started the second game on the mound (he lasted four innings) and went 1-for-1 at the plate. Choosing cabinets is at the heart of any kitchen renovation. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. She will now be reunited with family and friends she hasnt seen in a long time. A system error has occurred. He was 55 years old . At home they liked their daily walks, stopping to chat with neighbors along the way. Jacqueline J. Career. They know how to play. For Jack, Harolda (Jackie) N. Jensen passed away peacefully at 10:00 PM 8/16/2012. There were a lot of seniors. That was the place to be. Jacqueline Jackie nee BaysLucille Jensen passed away in McMillan, Michigan on May 22, 2019. But I have.. Try again later. Jackie Jensen played professional baseball from 4/18/1950 to 10/1/1961 he was born 1927 in San Francisco CA USA. JACQUELYN "Jackie" JENSEN, 56, of Sioux City, IA [Formerly of Atlantic], died Monday, June 22nd, in Scottsdale, AZ. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. GREAT NEWS! Passed away July 27, 2022 at home under hospice care after a short battle with cancer. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Coach Jensen never said much to us.. They have also lived in Cocoa, FL and Tobyhanna, PA. Jackie is related to Henry E Rink and Twila Dawn Ritenour as well as 3 additional people. By May 1973 he was the new head coach of the California Golden Bears baseball team. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family. inCharlottesville,VA, Buried: But he looked around and saw that nobody else was doing anything and he realized Billy was just having some fun.. I think Ill beat him (Mantle) out for the job, he said. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Born: Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. March 22, 1966 - Data Provided By July 9th, 2020 by Ric Hanson . Warren. Jensen was one of several Red Sox players featured in the 1957 Norman Rockwell painting The Rookie.[11]. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Indeed, upon his trade to the Red Sox in 1953 he considered not reporting to the team in order to return to his family in California, but general manager Joe Cronin increased his salary by $1,000 and he agreed to play. In college, she was sent the Boys dorm questionnaire and PE class, etc. Year should not be greater than current year. Survived by her children Bradley, Kathy (Jim) Hansen, Peter (Connie) Jensen and Kris (Dave) O'Neill, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He sat out the entire 1960 season and only returned to the Red Sox in 1961 after seeing a hypnotist to help control his fear of flying. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The Golden Bears with their Golden Boy went 9-1 for new coach Pappy Waldorf and finished No. As long as Im here I might as well take advantage of it, Jensen said in 1970. Jackie Jensen played for 3 teams; the New York Yankees, Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox. He retired in his early thirties as major-league baseball expanded westward, due to an intense fear of flying. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Jerry and Dixie Jensen, Jackie and . As a baseball pitcher and outfielder, he helped California to win the inaugural College World Series in 1947. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Jackie Jensen was 5-11 (180 cm) tall. Passed away July 27, 2022 at home under hospice care after a short battle with cancer. He died on August 14, 2001 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and . Born October 27, 1937 in Spencer, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Alfred T. and Jacqueline was born July 22, 1938 in New Rochelle, NY. Jensen, though, went 2-for-19 over seven games to start the year and the Yankees traded the 25-year-old in early May to the Washington Senators. He spent six more season there and winning the 1958 American League Most Valuable Player Award batting .286 with 35 home runs and 122 runs batted in. I pitched batting practice, I hit fungoes, I lined the field before the game. Smack in his productive prime at 32, Jensen announced his retirement from baseball in January 1960, primarily because of an intense fear of flying, but also the result of the long separations from his family. 10,670th in major league history) He the one player who could do it all. Obituaries; . Ill be forever grateful to him.. (59 years old). Would you like to offer Jaqueline Marie Jensens loved ones a condolence message? I cant run. Sign up for service and obituary updates. The Cal athletic department, though, cleared him to play the entire season just days before the first game. Jensen, a blond, husky Californian who began his 11-year major league career with the Yankees, also played for the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox. Star Tribune reviews all guest book entries to ensure appropriate content. He played outfield over his 11 year career beginning in 1950 as a member of the World Champion New York Yankees. Bernard was born August 9, 1964. "Jackie" Jensen Age 93 of New Brighton, formerly of Plymouth and Roseville. Fv 27, 2023 . He drove in 667 runs in six seasons, including 122 in 1958, when he was voted the league's most valuable player. Obituaries. She was born in Ronald, WA. Among the Wolf Pack players in 1968 were Craig Congdon, Mike Sala, Tom Reed and Don Weir, whose name now appears on the field at the Wolf Packs Peccole Park. Hed just grab a bat and go hit line drives all over the place. His first venture after baseball was to buy a share of the Ponderosa Golf Course in Truckee, Calif. July 14, 1982 The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Later that year he married Katherine Cortezi and became assistant baseball coach at the University of Nevada at Reno. University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA). He was previously married to Glenda Larue Birmingham. Jackie earned her B.A. We cant say the news surprised us, the San Francisco Examiner wrote. In 1976, they moved to Marquette where she worked for Donald W. Bays Law Offices for 35 years. Dearly loved daughter to the late Monty and the late Joy. He appeared as a pinch runner for Bobby Brown in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the 1950 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but was in the game only briefly before Johnny Mize popped up to end the inning. Also, after the 1959 season, Jensen took part in the classic television show, Home Run Derby, competing against the likes of Mantle, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Robinson and Duke Snider. William Vannoy Hayes IV, also known as Will or Billy, passed peacefully in his home in Renton, Washington, at the age of 37 on February 7, 2023. Her family and countless friends will forever remember the legacy she left behind. Born July 4, 1962, in Idaho Falls to Jack A. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and . The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Henry W. "Hank" Jensen. Cal ended the regular season at 100 under coach Pappy Waldorf, winning a share of its first Pacific Coast Conference title in ten years, and Jensen placed fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting, with Doak Walker taking the award. The sweethearts of sports were married yesterday, an Associated Press story reported. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Jensen made a comeback attempt with Boston in 1961, but turned to hypnotherapy when his panic attacks at airports became unbearable. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. When he joined the Yankees in 1950, he was called The Golden Boy. After the 1959 season, he quit baseball and went home to Lake Tahoe, Nev. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Please try again later. 1991. Failed to remove flower. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He never got as much as two per cent of the Hall of Fame vote from 1967-72. Born July 4, 1962, in Idaho Falls to Jack A . from the University of Washington and then graduated from Seattle . That fear of flying, in addition to troubles at home with his marriage to Zoe Ann, was the reason Jensen quit the Red Sox after the 1959 season. Do you have a sports website? Over the winter of 1953, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox for the 1954 season. He JENSEN, John Alfred Sr. Jack, 81, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away at the HPH Hospice Care Center. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Jackie would tell you that being married to our dad and raising us kids were the happiest and most rewarding years of her life. Bill was so positive and thought only good thoughts, he was a fighter until the end. And the real world doesnt always provide a happy ending. <br><br>Jackie was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England on October 2, 1939 to Cyril . He knew so much about baseball it was unbelievable. Weve updated the security on the site. Jackie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 20 plus years, Larry Jensen, her parents, Bill and Lillian Barlew, her brother, Bill Barlew, and her sisters, Dorothy Meece, Mary Outlaw, and Betsy Prezgay. Every Major League Baseball player who has appeared on a baseball card, has a cards tab on their respective page. Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 S. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls 83406. Dr. Jacqueline "Jackie" Wood Jensen, 59, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away July 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He developed a fear of flying that neither psychiatrists nor hypnotists could cure. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He came in tenth in the MVP balloting. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is a problem with your email/password. 2022 we had to say goodbye to Jaqueline Marie Jensen of Albert Lea, Minnesota. Entombment will follow . "Jackie" Jensen Jacqueline J. Please reset your password. We hope she is at peace with her loved ones and we hope that heaven has a Vegas like casino where she can play poker machines and keno to her hearts content. 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Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jon and Jay, both of Reno; a daughter, Jan Knapp of Carson City, Nev., and a stepdaughter, Kay Tinsley Place of Washington. Jensen, Jacqueline J. Jackie Jensen weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 1968 he and his wife were divorced. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jackie Jensen memorial. Jensen then married Olympic diver Zoe Ann Olsen, who had just graduated from Oakland high school, in October 1949. Survived by siblings: Jim (Eve), Charlie (Jill . One of his teammates on that All Star team was former Oakland Oaks and New York Yankees teammate Billy Martin. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Or write about sports? [2], Jensen appeared in four episodes of Home Run Derby, which aired in 1960. In 1959 he again led the league in RBIs (112) and won his only Gold Glove after leading the AL in double plays (4) for the second time; he also scored a career-best 101 runs and stole 20 bases, finishing third in the AL in steals for the fourth time among his seven Top 10 finishes. Many thanks to him. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources, Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee Bays) Lucille Jensen. Verify and try again. How much did Jackie Jensen weigh when playing? Learn more about managing a memorial . She leaves behind many who mourn her and celebrate the incredible life she lived. [citation needed] He was co-owner of the Bow & Bell restaurant with Charles "Boots" Erb in Jack London Square in Oakland, California. He also finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting (Nevada quarterback Stan Heath was fifth) behind winner Doak Walker of SMU. You have to be a leader. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. The 1948 football season would be Jensens last at Cal though he would finish his college career as a baseball All American in the spring of 1949. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. No less than four major league teams (Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Boston and Cleveland) are after his services., A few months later Jensen denied he was quitting school to sign with the Cleveland Indians or Pittsburgh Pirates. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Only he had to do it in the real world. He served in the Navy near the end of World War II, then went to the University of California, where he was an all-America fullback. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Failed to report flower. Left behind to cherish Jackies memory are her son and his wife, Scott and Jennifer Garrison, grandchildren, Lauren, Stephanie, and Jackson Garrison, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of . Steve Cryer hit .387, Craig Congdon hit .358, John Small hit .353, Jeff Satterlee hit .373 and Bob Uhalde hit .367. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I cant throw. Photos of his tearful reunion with Zoe Ann in their car outside the Reno train station after he arrived were published in newspapers across the country. on 5/18/1918 to Harold & Annie 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Jensen, who was the Grand Marshall of the Truckee Fourth of July parade in 1962, was a member of Harrahs public relations staff (at Lake Tahoe and Reno) in 1963, got involved in the construction business near Lake Tahoe and also was part owner of the Ponderosa Golf Course near Truckee. In the fall of 1957 Jensen starred in a television movie based on his life, The Jackie Jensen Story. In late June 1958 he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Scattini, also a former Cal star halfback, would later coach Pack football from 1969-75. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Thanks for your help! When I got here (at Cal) I had a full-time assistant, a pitching coach and a junior varsity coach and I guess I delegated too much.. All your text messages and data are safely stored and managed by professionals. He was born and raised in So. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:02PM. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. During the 1976 season a petition was signed by 22 of the 25 Cal players saying that Jensen had poor communication, an inattention to detail and a poor attitude., When I was at Nevada I got used to doing everything, Jensen said in 1977. Theres nothing to it, Jensen said. Juli also leaves behind many close friends, and her St. Mary's family. "Jackie" Jensen Age 93 of New Brighton, formerly of Plymouth and Roseville. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. . Then, after we landed, all Id be thinking about was how many days it would be until we had to fly again. ABOUT DIGNITY MEMORIAL ; CONTACT US ; BILL PAY ; PRINT . JENSEN, Jacqueline (Jackie). If you know of an upcoming event for Jaqueline Marie Jensen, please add one. When he married 18-year-old Olympic diver Zoe Ann Olsen he invented the celebrity sports marriage. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Child actor Gary Gray played Jensen as a sixteen-year-old. Memorials may be directed to the Michigan Lupus Foundation in loving memory of her sister Judy, at 29443 Southfield Road Suite 210, Southfield, Michigan 48076. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Jackie Jensen, handsome, muscular, athletic, personable and talented, was the Golden Boy long before Paul Hornung and Oscar De La Hoya. of Windsor, Ontario , Canada passed away on December 29th, 2022 of natural causes. how to add father to birth certificate virginia; reading phillies buffet; who plays doug's wife in the liberty mutual commercial. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Sure, Jensen will turn pro, Pittsburgh Pirates scout Babe Herman told the Sacramento Bee in May 1949. somerset, wi obituaries; jackie ansley and holly warlick. Bernard Chrstopher Jack Jensen, age 57, of Malahat, British Columbia passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. In 1949, Jensen, who batted and threw right-handed, left college after his junior year and signed with the Oakland Oaks in the Pacific Coast League. At the time of his death Jensen was working out and getting ready for the inaugural Cracker Jack Old Timers Game in Washington, D.C., five days later. Jensens academic struggles returned after the 1947 football season when he missed the 1948 baseball season because of grades. The 5-foot-4, 118-pound Olsen won a silver medal in springboard diving in the London Olympics in 1948 and would win bronze in Helsinki in 1952. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. The Golden Bears went 25-24, 22-24, 33-20 and 29-27 in Jensens four years as head coach. Mini Bio (1) Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins was born on August 29, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Survivors include her sons Barry and Sean; siblings Ted Bays, Donald (Candy) Bays, Barbara (Lonnie) McPhee and Beverly Bays; nephew Zac Bergh; grandchildren Avery, Sydney, Cannon, Charlie Elizabeth, Kaylee and Wyatt, along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank her niece, Sandra Walterhouse for the special care that she gave Jackie during her time back here in Chattanooga. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [5][6], Following his retirement, Jensen became sports director at radio station KTVN in Reno, Nevada, worked as a college football broadcaster for ABC television, and coached baseball at the University of Nevada and at the University of California, Berkeley. All materials contained on this site are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Nevada News Group. Jacqueline J. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Being away from home with a baseball team for seven months a year doesn't represent the kind of life I want or the kind of life my wife and children want." You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He was an actor, known for National Velvet (1944), Summer Holiday (1948) and The Human Comedy (1943). Jim was born in Janesville, Wisconsin to his proud parents - William and Maureen. He was 22 in his appearances, defeating Ernie Banks[3] and Rocky Colavito,[4] while losing twice to Mickey Mantle. I was just a kid from Gardnerville and here was this big leaguer coaching me.. 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