He is survived by : his son Nathan Wilfred Adcock; his brother Horace Adcock; his nieces and nephews, Joni Autrey, Carla Porter, Mark Adcock and Preston Pierce; and his sister-in-law Joyce Pierce. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Adcock then drove the ball over the right-center-field fence for an apparent home run and a 3-0 victory. On July 31, 1954, Adcock accomplished the rare feat of homering four times in a game, against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field, also hitting a double off the top of the wall to set a record for most total bases in a game (18)[4][5] which stood for 48 years, until broken by Shawn Green in 2002. Utah. There is a problem with your email/password. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. MLB first baseman and outfielder for 17 seasons who won a World Series title with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Bill Adcock passed away peacefully at his family home in Kirkwood, Missouri on July 29, 2022 - he was 94 years old. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Joseph "Jody" W. Yarbrough. Search above to list available cemeteries. South Jersey Times. A system error has occurred. But in a fifth at-bat, Mr. Adcock doubled, for a total of 18 total bases in one game--a record that still stands. Joseph Wilbur Adcock was born on October 30, 1927, in Coushatta, Louisiana, located about 45 miles south of Shreveport on the east bank of the Red River. A lifetime resident of Cleburne County, Joe was employed by the Red Apple where he worked in maintenance. Faith Funeral Service Joseph Adcock Obituary (1979 - 2013) - Denver, CO - Denver Post Gomez, 4 inches shorter and 45 pounds lighter than Adcock, escaped. Joe is survived by his wife, Kathy Adcock; daughter, Margo and husband Rustin Qualls; grandson, Rendon Qualls; brother, HL Adcock and wife Mary; and multiple beloved nieces, nephews, cousins,family and friends. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. April 26, 2023 (96 years old) View obituary. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, Joseph is every special to his family and i know very love friend he cares about them and Roger is hands with god we have faith to pound of him thanks for being they for him, I realzed how much Joe he great friend in High School. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Funeral arrangement under the care ofClifton Funeral Home. Pitcher Sal Maglie said of Adcock, "Pitch Adcock close and then low and away and he'll never hit."[9]. During his major league tenure, he also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles / California Angels. Birthplace Coushatta , LA. To send flowers Wisconsin. Joe Adcock Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com He arrived in the Major Leagues with the Reds, and split time at first base with established slugger Ted Kluszewski during the 1950 season. After a huddle, it was declared that Mr. Adcock was out for passing Aaron on the base path, but would be credited with a double. Switched back to first base, he had ten productive seasons, hitting over 25 home runs (topping with a career best 38 in 1956) and hitting over 100 Runs Batted In twice (reaching 108 in 1961). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Joe was born December 22, 1961 to Harold Lee and Lelia Josephine (Sellers) Adcock. Adcock was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame in 2022. Mr. Adcock, who played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1950 through 1952, spent a decade with the Braves, a year with the Cleveland Indians and three years with the team now called the Anaheim Angels before retiring at the end of the 1966 season. The catcher quickly returned the ball to Amaro. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Even if he was never the home-run leader, he nevertheless hit some of the sport's longest homers, and he often hit them in impressive bunches or under dramatic circumstances. Joe Henry Adcock, U.S. Army (Ret), passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at his home in Pineville, North Carolina. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Menu. The Braves of the 1950s included such Hall of Famers as outfielder Hank Aaron, third baseman Eddie Matthews and pitcher Warren Spahn. Joe Adcock's passing at the age of 60 on Monday, December 5, 2022 has been publicly announced by CLIFTON FUNERAL HOME - CLIFTON in Clifton, TX. Stevie Adams - 1978. Average Age & Life Expectancy Joseph W Adcock lived exactly as long as the average Adcock family member when he died at the age of 71. Joey will be missed by everyone who knew him. Private family burial. 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. Funeral Home website by. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Our heartfelt sympathies for Emily, Roger and their extended families. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joe Adcock to show support.