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Larry Sherry Obituary
Sherry died after a long battle with cancer at his home in Mission Viejo, according to his brother, Norm, a former catcher who also played for the Dodgers.
Sherry was 2-0 with two saves and an 0.71 ERA to lead the Dodgers past the Chicago White Sox in six games to win the World Series in their second year in Los Angeles. He was the winning pitcher in the fourth and sixth games.
Sherry had a 53-44 lifetime record with a 3.67 ERA in 400 relief appearances and 16 starts. He pitched for the Dodgers from 1958-63, and played for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and California Angels before retiring in 1968. He had a career-high 20 saves for the Tigers in 1966.
Sherry, born July 25, 1935, in Los Angeles, was the youngest of four brothers. He lived in Mission Viejo for the past 36 years.
Following retirement, Sherry served as the pitching coach for the Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates and managed in the White Sox organization. Norm Sherry said his brother gave pitching lessons before becoming ill about 12 years ago.
Norm Sherry, four years older than Larry, said his biggest thrill in baseball came in 1960, when he hit his first major league home run - a game-winner for the Dodgers against Philadelphia in the bottom of the 11th inning. What helped to make it so special was that Larry was the winning pitcher.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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Dona Smith
September 23, 2016
We had the privilege of meeting Larry Sherry in 1992 when our son was invited to an instructional clinic in Glendale , Ca. He gave our son the best lessons on how to better his delivery, and confidence. Our son continue to take lessons from Larry at the Tempe City Batting cage.. Sean looked foward to every lesson that Larry had with him. Thank you Larry for all you patience and the hard work with our son. He really loved every lesson and you taught him so much,.. We lost Sean in 1995 in an automobile accident, but continued to keep intouch with Larry and take his fellow teammates for lessons. I hope that Sean and Larry meet again and continued their friendship... May you R I P. Larry
Mark Stores
March 29, 2014
Larry Sherry was my dads absolute favorite so I just spent time on the internet reading about him. I've enjoyed the other comments about Larry and just want you to know that people are still thinking about him. Sincerely, Mark from Puyallup, Wa.
Elizabeth Crumly
June 3, 2013
As I was looking for updates on the LA Dodgers, I was saddened to learn of Larry Sherry's passing. I worked at Don Drysdales Duggout in Van Nuys, CA from 1960 to 1963 and the team players were our frequent customers after local games. Larry was such a standout personally, we really loved him. Rest in peace Larry and Don
Nick Gamvas
April 7, 2011
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Sharon Foster
March 19, 2009
To the family of Larry Sherry,
Mr. Sherry turned a baseball fan who was 12, and watching the 1959 World Series with her grandfather,a Chicago White Sox fan, into a loyal Dodger fan for many years.
I have a baseball autographed by him, and all of the then Dodgers, like: Duke Snider, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale, but the only name I ever cared about was Mr. Sherry's.
That baseball has a special place in my home, and I will always treasure it.
I'm sorry not to have written sooner, but I did not know of Mr. Sherry's death until today, and it was very sad learning of his passing
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr. Sherry was a wonderful competitor; something we don't see enough of today.
Sincerely,
Sharon H. Foster
March 29, 2007
Thank You . I love you
David Nachenberg
March 10, 2007
To the family of Larry Sherry,
I never met Larry, but I am a freelance sports writer and rap song writer / performer, and I have read about him and his career. I also wrote about Norm and Larry in a rap song I performed for the Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Jewish ballplayers. I performed that rap on live radio in Jerusalem a few years ago. My only contact with Larry was when I sent him a signed copy of that song lyrics and a card of his from the Jewish Major Leaguers card set to sign for me. He complied, and sent me a brief handwritten note along with it. I will cherish the card and note, and am sorry I never got to meet him in person. From what I know about him, Larry was a good man as well as a very good baseball player. Your loss is the world's loss, and we--the fans--share in your grief. May the Sherry family know no more sorrow, and may you be comforted along with all the mourners of Zion.
Sincerely,
David (Rap Daddy D)Nachenberg
Modi'in, Israel
Janet Erickson
December 21, 2006
I watched my first major league game on our new TV on August 15, 1959, which was won by Larry Sherry and the Dodger. So that was going to be my favorite team and player. I still have the autographed post card and photo he sent to me as a 12-year old. I have many good memories of following his career. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Dan Murphy
December 20, 2006
It always saddens me to see the passing of anyone who made baseball great when it was about the game, and Larry Sherry certainly made that team. He was the reason why the Dodgers won it all in '59, and among the best relievers ever. His family no doubt misses him now, just as baseball has missed him for so many years. Rest in peace, Larry.
Mike Dugan
December 19, 2006
Major League Baseball has lost of its dearest brothers.
On August 20, 1959 my dad took me to Cincinnati in my only MLB game we saw together.The Dodgers won 8-5 and Larry preserved the victory when he struck out Willie Jones with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Be at peace Larry and may God bless the Sherry family at this most difficult time.
Bob McDonald
December 19, 2006
I was so sorry to here of your loss.I will never forget the name of Larry Sherry because as a 10 year old little league pitcher I actually pretended to be him. It truly was intense!He will always be my Favorite TIGER!
Mike Percie
December 19, 2006
My condolence to the family of Mr. Larry Sherry. Though I was not old enough to remember the 1959 World Series, I know that Mr. Sherry played a key role in defeating my Chicago White Sox, four games to two. His relief heroics (series MVP) brought the LA Dodgers their first world championship.
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