Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. The next year he switch to the outfield to allow Kluszewski to play every day, and played that position for the next two years. JOSEPH ADCOCK OBITUARY Joe passed away Sunday at home in the arms of his parents Emily and Roger Adcock. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, may God's Love and Peace comfort you. [7], Another notable home run was the blast ending the epic duel between Lew Burdette and Harvey Haddix on May 26, 1959, in which Haddix took a perfect game into the 13th inning. . However, he fared better in this Series, hitting .308. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Virginia. Add to your scrapbook. Interment of cremains will follow at Delta Center Cemetery, West St. Joseph Highway, Lansing. Mr. Adcock hit four home runs that day--a record equaled by only nine other players. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Funeral arrangement under the care ofEakes Funeral Homes Inc. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Major League Baseball Player. Wyoming. He played Major League baseball as a 1st Baseman for seventeen seasons (1950 to 1966) with the Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles/California Angels. Betty Kuhl Nickinson. Adcock was an intimidating presence even without a bat. A Lansing resident all of his life, Joe worked as a Printing Press Operator for many years. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Monday, December 12, 2022 at the PAC (Performing Arts Center) at Clifton High School. Joseph Daniel Adcock, 91, passed away Monday September 5, 2011 at his residence. Joe Adcock Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joe Adcock of Clifton, Texas, who passed away on December 5, 2022, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. A natural first baseman, Mr. Adcock was unhappy when the Reds tried to convert him into an outfielder. Since Mantilla scored, the game was ruled over, with the Braves winning 1-0. Bill Adcock passed away peacefully at his family home in Kirkwood, Missouri on July 29, 2022 - he was 94 years old. Joseph "Jody" W. Yarbrough. William J. Adcock Obituary - Tribute Archive Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He is missed and loved very much. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Bob Bacik as celebrant. This browser does not support getting your location. In 1957 the Braves met the New York Yankees, and defeated the reigning World Champions 4 Games to 3. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. There was a problem getting your location. Power-Hitter Joe Adcock, Of Milwaukee Braves, Dies