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Dusty Rhodes Obituary
Rhodes died Wednesday of cardiopulmonary arrest at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, the Clark County coroner's office said Thursday. He lived in Henderson.
Rhodes had heart trouble and was on the way to his doctor for a checkup, according to Frank Turco, a cousin of Rhodes' wife, Gloria.
Born James Lamar Rhodes in Mathews, Ala., Rhodes played with the New York Giants from 1952-57, then appeared in 54 games for the San Francisco Giants in 1959. He had a .253 career average, 54 homers and 207 RBIs.
"He didn't miss a beat in life. He had good times. He liked to live," Turco said. "And the results of those things take a toll on you. But he was a happy guy until the day he died."
Rhodes was 4 for 6 with two home runs in the 1954 World Series, when the Giants swept the Cleveland Indians.
Pinch hitting for Monte Irvin in the 10th inning of Game 1, Rhodes had a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Bob Lemon for a 5-2 victory at the Polo Grounds.
He had a tying single as a pinch hitter for Irvin in the fifth inning of Game 2 and led off the seventh with a homer off Early Wynn for the final run in a 3-1 win.
Rhodes pinch hit again for Irvin in the third inning of Game 3 at Cleveland and had a two-run single against Mike Garcia for a 3-0 lead in a 6-2 victory.
"He had a thousand stories," Turco said. "He could tell a story better than anybody I know. He thought the best pitcher of all time was Herb Score. He said he couldn't see the ball — he just heard it go by."
86 Entries
Sandra [email protected]
December 22, 2024
May memories of your loved one that´s lost..! May blessings of your loved be etched your hearts for eternity..!
Jennifer Rhodes
January 27, 2024
My daddy, Ronnie Rhodes, Grandpa Dusty and uncle Jeff on a boat in New York. This was a family trip me mom my dad and little brother took back in the 80´s. We stayed with Grandpa Dusty on Statin Island for a week. Had an absolutely wonderful time! Great memories. Grandpa was a man that was full of life! No doubt you were in for a treat when he was around! Was always making you laugh. Grandpas first kids were David Ronald "Ronnie" Rhodes and James Jr. uncle "Jim" I believe I was 14 yrs old when I first met their brother Jeff, which would be my uncle Jeff. Great guy! Enjoyed meeting him. Then there´s Aunt Halaine I´m sure I misspelled that..... sorry. I will never forget Grandpa Dusty. Loved him much!
March 30, 2018
In Montgomery, Al. They had a parade honoring "Dusty"
He was given a black and red Mercury automobile to use by Tom Barnes Motor Company.
I was a 10 year old and played for a Little League team sponcered by The motor co.
After the parade the team was invited to the dealership to meet Dusty.
He offered to give a friend and me a ride home in his new Mercury.
This was a great thrill for both my friend and me to be sitting beside the Hero and MVP of the World Series.
Dusty was very friendly to us as he drove us home that Saturday.
Thank you Dusty for shearing this small part of your life with two 10 year old boys.
RIP Dusty
For all I have read, you were a person that I would have like to have known as a friend.
Roy Parker ( now 73, with this fabulous memory )
Auburn,Al
David KENNEDY
October 7, 2017
I met Dusty one summer when i was a green deckhand on the Dory B. He was a complete gentleman and quite literally 'showed me the ropes." 40 some years later i still admire him for his patience and kindness
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June 17, 2015
RIP dusty safe journeys on
Richard Schierer
June 13, 2015
I worked with Dusty back in the 80's when we both worked for the Reinauer Tugboat company. Dusty always had a good word for you and I remember his knack of telling stories. RIP big guy.
weading pic
February 21, 2014
natasha rhodes
February 21, 2014
love my great uncle dusty so much proud to call you my family love you
Glenn Wescott
July 30, 2013
Today, many years after his death I spoke to someone with the same name. Out of curiosity, I looked up Dusty and learned he had passed. I was a young man living in London Terrace Gardens on 23rd between 9th and 10th and knew Jeff and Helene (Dusty) and remembered a nice family, a down to earth former big leaguer who took time to answer the questions of a then 12 or 13 year old boy. Dusty taught me to always take time to listen. God Bless his family and Jeff and Dusty, my deepest condolences.
My Gpa Dusty playing the chauffeur, Manhattan 1985
Leaha Sheehan
March 9, 2013
Gloria, Me, Dusty & GGpa 1985
Leaha Sheehan
March 9, 2013
I was so bummed to find this news out just last night. Dusty was the only Grandfather I ever knew on my dads side. I am Gloria's only granddaughter her only sons child. R.I.P. Dusty...you were a damn good shot at pool too...thanks for teaching me....always in my heart!
Katrina Hale
January 10, 2013
It's been a few years, since you've gone up yonder... YOU will forever have a piece of my heart:) You reminded me of your brother-My grandpa Fred Rhodes,He loved to watch baseball-He& my grandmother-Kathryn LOVED YOU too :) You may be gone but never forgotten LOVE ALWAYS!!Your great neice:Katrina Easley-HALE(BARBARA's Daughter)
jack cullen
November 10, 2012
hey jeff,sorry to hear about your dad he was great guy.my best to your family it was good seeing you in 2007 your old friend jack.c 20th st.
Jeffrey Rhodes
August 17, 2011
Thanks to everyone for the nice words its very comforting to me when I read them which I do quite often, my dad would of got a kick out of them especially Tugboat and Nancys thank you very much
Jeff Rhodes
August 16, 2011
I just want to thank everyone for the kind words,it's a great comfort to me that so many people had so many nice things to say about my dad I thank all of you especially Nancy and tugboat
Victoria Ward
February 21, 2011
I never met Dusty myself, but he was my Great Uncle. My daddy is Norman Waynne Ward, my uncle Glenn Ward visited uncle Dusty quite a bit before he passed away. I have a 15 year old son who had played baseball since he was 4 years old & I wish my son Waynne Bailey Ward & I (Victoria Louise Ward) could have met Uncle Dusty. RIP Dusty! We love you!!!
Gregory Scales
January 12, 2011
My prayers go out to the Rhodes family for their loss, I feel that the world has lost a great mentor In the Quote "American Dream" Through His Example I have come to believe nothing is impossible, and if you work hard enough People will rember you.
David Rhodes
December 21, 2010
The first time i saw uncle Dusty was in Little Rock Ark. when my dad Fred Rhodes had his operation he favored my dad alot. He wanted me to come to New York and work on his boat but my mother told me New York was the murder captal of the world so i didnt go i wil always regrett not going. The second time i saw Dusty was when he came to my dads furnral i dont know why i didnt get his autograph. My deepest condolensces to his family... David Rhodes
Nancy Bloom (Diaz)
June 8, 2010
My deepest condolensces to the Rhodes family. I was Jeff's first wife, Nancy and I remember how neat Dusty was to hang out with. He had a great sense of humor and loved his children a great deal. He thought the world of Jeff. The last time I saw him was at his home in Staten Island where Jeff and I rode our bikes to from Manhatten. My blessings to all of you. I pray his grandchildren were able to know him and see the good in him.
Richard C "Dusty" Rhodes
December 24, 2009
I never knew Dusty personally. I was a 13-year old kid playing Little League (LL) baseball in 1954 in Massachusetts. My mother took my sister and me to New York City that November of 1954 to celebrate my becoming a teenager. In that short time, I had already picked up the nickname "Dusty" because I was doing in LL what Dusty had done to the Indians. It so happens that my last name is Rhodes, too.
I remember well the 1954 World Series. When I told everybody I met in New York who I was (obviously not the famous Dusty), everything was given to me free. They could now "say" that Dusty Rhodes had slept in their hotel, or ridden in their taxi, or been in the Empire State Building elevator with them, or had had lunch with them. It was quite a visit for me.
In 1989, during the SF Giants series with the Oakland As, I struck up a conversation with a gentleman who was about my age and also remembered the 1954 World Series. When I introduced myself, he asked me for an autograph, which I freely gave. He then called several of his friends over to meet Dusty Rhodes and to get autographs. At the end of the evening, I 'fessed up, not wanting them to think that my signature had anything like the value that Lamar "Dusty" Rhodes's signature would have.
I am sad to hear of Dusty's passing. While I continue to carry his nickname and to tell his baseball story, I can't do autographs, anymore.
Goodbye Dusty. I salute you on your last home run.
Teresa Scapelito
December 9, 2009
I knew Dusty Rhodes as a young girl growing up in New York City. I was a classmate of his son Jeffrey L. Rhodes and a friend with his daughter, Helene Rhodes.(Dusty)
He was always a very nice man and would make me laugh. He gave my mother the nickname Rosie Baby and would make her laugh so often. My parents would enjoy his company when he came to my home to visit from time to time.
I got to speak with him on the phone about six months before he died. He sounded the same as I remembered him as a young girl. Even in his old age and sick he had me laughing telling me a joke.
Dusty Rhodes loved his son Jeffrey and his daughter Helene and loved his son Jeffrey's children, all five of them and his daughter's son.
When I was speaking with him on the phone he asked me what I thought of all his grandchildren, especially, his Elizabeth being she was the only girl. His voice sounded proud to be their grandfather.
He will be missed and never will he be forgotten.
Say hello to Jack and Rosie Baby when you see them Dusty!
Jeffrey, Helene, Mimi and Dusty's wife Gloria and all family members throughout the USA and to the many fans as well, may you all find comfort in knowing he suffers no longer and is in a better place now resting peacefully.
August 14, 2009
I remember a signed basball in the curio cabinet and I asked where it came from. It was from Dusty Rhodes, a classmate in mathews and friend. My father spoke fondly of him and said he was quite a character.
Katrina Easley
July 3, 2009
I am saddened to hear of my great uncle's passing. I work as a nurse at St. Joseph's hospital and I always asked patients (if watching baseball games) if they knew Dusty Rhodes and their faces would just light up-They Knew Him!! He will sure be missed by me and my family and my patient's who knew of him. I am so sorry for the loss of one of the best!!! Love You Still-RIP-Katrina
kathryn rhodes
July 3, 2009
Gloria and family, my deepest sympathy and love to each of you. I'm glad Dusty was able to come to his brother Fred's funeral in 1987. I sure wish we could have lived closer and could of seen each other more often. Fred spoke of him a lot and loved his brother very much. May you find comfort in the Lord and know he is in a better place. Love to you all, Kathryn Rhodes
July 1, 2009
YOU WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY BIG FRANK BUELL
Sara
June 30, 2009
May the family have comfort in knowing that God promise he will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.The former things have passed away.
Bob Drugge
June 29, 2009
My condolences to the Rhodes family. Dusty was one of our baseball heroes. What great names for the Tacoma Giants in the early 60's: Manny Mota, Gil Garrido, Tom Haller, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Matty and Jesus Alou and Dusty Rhodes. We listened to the games on the radio from small towns in Southwest Washington and could visualize the fog rolling in to Cheney stadium and Dusty hitting one out of sight into the night air. We became those players when we played sandlot as 9 and 10 year olds. Thanks for the memories.
Mike McInerney
June 29, 2009
Thanks for the '54 series Dusty. RIP.
Olivia Deitz
June 29, 2009
I didnt really know James "Dusty" Rhodes except for being the only new york giant to ever win a babe ruth award and being my great-great uncle. And from all the stories ive been told about him he seemed really generous and kind.I might not have known him but i was proud to say that i was related to him and i just hope that all of you fans can remember him.Like we will and are at this moment.
Turner
June 28, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dusty Rhodes for the loss their loved one. Take comfort in knowing that your tears do not go unnoticed by our Heavenly Father. Although the deep pain you are experiencing will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. At Psalm 147:3, The Bible assures us God is healing the brokenhearted ones and is binding up their painful spots.
June 28, 2009
My sincere condolences on the passing of my good friend, Dusty Rhodes. He and I were teammates in '50 at Rock Hill South Carolina. We then were teammates the next 2 years at Des Moines, Iowa. Dusty was a great hitter. In Rock Hill, right field fans would "pass the hat" when Dusty hit a homerun. One or two innings later, Dusty would return with a back pocket full of money! We all thought he made more money with "passing the hat" than with salary.
I later played against Dusty when he was with the Giants, and I was with the Chicago Cubs.
He was just as special off the field, as he was on.
May you Rest in Peace, my Friend.
sincerely,
Jim Fanning
(Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies) Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
Dora and Joe Covington
June 27, 2009
I remember Dusty Rhodes from Rock Hill, SC. I always went to the ball games and enjoyed watching Him and the Chiefs Play.
Dusty will be missed and will always be remembered. I wish he had come back to us in Rock Hill.
My Sincere Sympathy,
Dora Covington
nathan henry
June 27, 2009
there are thousands of wrestlers out there Dusty Rhodes was one of the top ten that i like the most since BIG TIME WRESLING 70's rest in peace love alway's your eskimo fan nathan m henry
Cheryl De Los Santos
June 25, 2009
My dad, Fred Rhodes, talked about Dusty all the time. It was fun to see him on a TV talk show........we felt like we knew a movie star! My son wrote him a letter to let him know he was also playing baseball and Dusty graciously called him at least once a month and sent him pictures and a baseball signed. He was thrilled! Thanks for bringing joy to a young boys life. May you rest in peace in the arms of our savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Love, your neice, Cheryl Elaine (Rhodes) De Los Santos
Rick Harris
June 23, 2009
I was too young to remember Dusty's heroics in the 1954 World Series. I knew Dusty during the last 3 years of his career with the Tacoma Giants. My father would take me to games and say "That's Dusty Rhodes." he's a true baseball legend. To all of us young fans, Dusty was a hero and the leader of the Giants. Someone we all looked up to. He always had time for an autograph and a kind word for the kids. I consider myself lucky to have seen him play. One of the greats who will always be remembered.
Harry Simpson
June 22, 2009
Dusty is playing again where the sun is always shining and there are no rainouts.
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Jack Celtic
June 22, 2009
One need only to read the many beautiful messages here to know what a great man and player Dusty Rhodes was. May God hold him forever in His palm.
Jack Celtic
River Rancho, New Mexico
Mary Smith
June 22, 2009
Rhodes family,
My deepest condolences on the death of your loved one. Dusty Rhodes was a household name in baseball and thrilled many baseball fans. He lived a long life and will be remembered by many. God cares and will "wipe away sorrow and death". His words in the scriptures at Revelation 21:4 bring us comfort and give us hope.
GP Flowers
June 21, 2009
Condolences to the Rhodes family. His Life will be celebrated for years to come. Rest in Peace Dusty
Joe Ross
June 21, 2009
I remember listening to the Giants on the radio and Russ Hodges announcing a pinch hitter in the late innings. A veteran player who had been around for quite awhile had rejoined the team was now batting. How I hoped for a hit and victory. I hung onto every word and then it happened, Dusty came through with a pinch hit homerun. My how that was burned into my memory.
louis carwell
June 21, 2009
Rest in peace Dusty Rhodes.
jason epps
June 21, 2009
thank you for memories. may rest in God hands
tom bach
June 21, 2009
Whenever I hear the name of "Rhodes", I always think "Dusty". Thanks for the memories and may you rest in peace, slugger.
Robert&Traci Tyler
June 20, 2009
He was a giant now he is with the Angels
God bless
Shirley Griffin
June 20, 2009
Rhodes Family:
I am sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
2corinthians 1:3,4
Mickey Lambert
June 20, 2009
The uniform is folded neat,the locker is clean. The stands are empty. The field is silent.The ballgame is over and Mr.Rhodes has followed Casey into Baseball Heaven. He will be missed.
Mickey-Illinois
June 20, 2009
My Dad would speak of the name Dusty Rhodes to me as a very young child. He introduced me to baseball and often spoke of the "Golden Days" of the sport.
I pray that God comforts your family with memories of your time together. "...they will indeed find exquisit delight in the abundance of peace..."
Henryk Zaleski
June 20, 2009
The inning over, rest in peace.
Jake Helwig
June 19, 2009
My condololences to Dusty's family: I played with him in 1948 & 49. We roomed together in the kitty leaque. At that time we played for the Hopkinsville Hoppers in Ky. I lost touch after many years. I will always remember his witt. Jake Helwig
A Timothy Bye
June 19, 2009
I was only 9 years old when he was our hometown hero with the Tacoma Giants (San Francisco's farm team) but Ill never forget the name "Dusty Rhodes" brings back many a fond memory at Tacoma's Cheney Stadium Thanks Dusty------Tim Puyallup Wa.
June 19, 2009
I was only 9 years old when he was our hometown hero with the Tacoma Giants (San Francisco's farm team) but Ill never forget the name "Dusty Rhodes" brings back many a fond memory at Tacoma's Cheney Stadium Thanks Dusty------Tim Puyallup Wa.
Wayne Long
June 19, 2009
I was a little leauge ball player and got to march in the parade and I
still remeber Dusty shake my hand.He will be missed and always remeberd in Rock Hill.Bless him and his family.
Gail Siegel
June 19, 2009
My Grandmother was a big fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers when you were playing. She got me caught up as a baseball fan.
Rest In Peace, Dusty Rhodes. You're now in the Big Leagues.
June 19, 2009
I was in the Koren war and listened to ballgames on the radio...1952-1954 Dusty was an MAN we all looked up to...he will be missed...Al in Louisville KY
June 19, 2009
I remember seeing Dusty play with the Tacoma Giants during the early-60's. He brought an aire of class and leadership to our hometown team. God bless the family.
Hi Spot
June 19, 2009
The flip, flop and fly was the best! We'll miss you!
Wilfred Cosgrove
June 19, 2009
I saw him play against the Brooklyn Dodgers at the Polo Grounds in the summer of 1957. One of baseball's Golden Era guys.
Barry Pegram
June 19, 2009
I was playing baseball in Little League when Dusty performed his heroics in the 54 World Series. He was forever etched in my mind as a "Hall of Famer." Whenever we played our pick-up games, I was always "Dusty Rhodes." May you rest in peace in the place where we never grow old and I hope to meet you there some day.
Porter Wilson
June 19, 2009
I remember the 1954 World Series and all the pinch hits. I remember him playing in Rock Hill but never got to see him play even though I lived close by in Waxhaw, NC. I was and still am a Yankee fan but I liked the Giants in the 50's. I would like to extend my condolences to the family.
Karen Williams
June 19, 2009
Dusty Rhodes, my all-time favorite name of any baseball player. Remembering you fondly from back in the day. Rest well.
from a White Sox fan,
Chuck Smith
June 19, 2009
My Granpa once said, "Goodness, folks're dying now that never died before!" If I had entertained the notion that Dusty would never die, hmmmm...well I think I'm right.
Patricia McCurry
June 19, 2009
I was saddened to see where Dusty had died. I saw lots of games where he was playing with the Rock Hill Chiefs in Rock Hill,S.C.He was one of my Daddys favorite players.Daddy and I would go to the games when we could get a ride since we lived in York 15 miles away.I was 10 at the time. my prayers are with his family.ms patricia McCurry york,s.c.
June 19, 2009
hit a home run for us in heaven .love you in ky.
June 19, 2009
To the Rhodes family; thank you for sharing Dusty with the youth of "days gone by". He will always remain as a good memory of mine as a child growing up in a small town in Penna where baseball was a way of life.playing stickball and hitting a home run, yelling"Dusty does it again" John O'Connell Girardville PA.
David Petersen
June 19, 2009
Dusty played for Tacoma Giants & was Tacoma's hero too. God Bless 'ya Dusty
Mike Schneider
June 19, 2009
I always liked him even though he helped sweep my Indians in '54. His name carried on well into the 1980s. Wherever nicknames were common, all guys named Rhodes were called Dusty. I bet there were tens of thousands of them.
George Lyons
June 19, 2009
All the players of my youth are passing on :( - Rest In Peace, Dusty - what a Series you had in '54!
Linda Hunter Carroll
June 19, 2009
Rest in Peace Dusty,I knew you when you were with the Rock Hill Chiefs in South Carolina.You would come to my Mom's house with your friends for good home cooking. I Was 6 years old,you loved kids. God Bless Your Family.
Dianne Jones
June 19, 2009
Play Ball! and may your Soul Rest in Peace for Eternity. Thanks for the Great Games.
Jim Soto
June 19, 2009
Dusty made my time with he Giants joyful and happy he was Great did his Job well.
Sally Soto
June 19, 2009
Dusty was a part of my history with the Giants. He will be forever in our prayers for making this time so joyful and happy.
Kent Therber
June 18, 2009
Dusty was gracious enough to invite me into his home in the summer of '07. He spent a couple of hours talking about his career and signing pictures and baseballs that I and my son Jeff and grandson Braden will always cherish. Thanks to Helene and Marilyn and our thoughts are with Kelsey and Kaylee and Kade. What a wonderful family Dusty had.
Gavin De Los Santos
June 18, 2009
Thankyou Dusty for keeping in touch with me the past couple of years. I will miss you and I glad I could say Dusty Rhodes was my great uncle. Love You
June 18, 2009
I will never forget what Dusty Rhodes did to the Indians in 1954. I grew up in Washington, DC and was a Yankee hater. When the Indians made it to the Series I was delighted to root for someone who had beaten the Yankees. The Giants' pitching silenced the heavily favored Indians' bats (except for Vic Wertz--his fly to center Mays so famously caught) and then Dusty had a "Series of a Lifetime" with his unbelievable clutch pinch hitting. No one I can recall has ever had a Series with so many clutch hits except possibly George Brett. Thanks, Dusty, for the memories, even though I suffered at the time.
Bill from Utica, NY
KIT NEUMAN
June 18, 2009
I LOVED DUSTY & HE WAS A FANTASTIC MAN & LOVED CHILDREN! MY HUSBAND & I WERE DOING A LUMBERJACK SHOW IN THE SOUTH WHEN OUR YOUNGEST DAUGHTER WAS LITTLE & WE WERE STAYING AT THE RAMADA INN & WE WENT TO THE RESTURANT FOR BREAKFAST & DUSTY WAS THERE & JUST LOVED OUR LITTLE MIRACLE KATIE ROSE & HE HAD TO HAVE BREAKFAST WITH HER IN THE MORNINGS WHILE WE ALL STAYED THERE & DID THE SHOWS.DUSTY WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AS A TRUE GENTLEMAN & SPORTSMAN.HEAVEN JUST RECIEVED A GREAT MAN TO ADD TO THERE FEILD OF DREAMS & FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN HEAVEN! MY HUSBAND & TRUELY RESPECTED THIS MAN! THANK YOU FOR JUST BEING DUSTY RHODES.YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS & MIND FOREVER A GREAT MAN.THANK YOU!
Joe White
June 18, 2009
I went to many Nashville Vol games when Dusty played and he was one of my favorites. I am glad he had a good life. Joe White (Nashville, TN)
June 18, 2009
God bless you--- you made a 16 year old boy's life a dream
Michael Rosenfeld, Edmond, Oklahoma
Michael Rosenfeld
June 18, 2009
God bless you--- you made a 16 year old boy's life a dream
Michael Rosenfeld, Edmond, Oklahoma
Michael Rosenfeld
June 18, 2009
June 18, 2009
I was there in 1954 when Dusty hit the 3 run homer. For a 16 year old Giant fan it was nirvana
Michael Rosenfeld M.D.
June 18, 2009
I was at the game where Dusty hit the 3 run homer. For a 16 year old Giant fan this was Nirvana
Patricia Hare
June 18, 2009
Baseball has lost one of the greatest men of all time> God only chooses the best for his team!
D. ZIMMERMAN
June 18, 2009
REST IN PEACE DUSTY RHODES
ann johnson
June 18, 2009
I really waa a true gianfs fam and the love and passion pf dustys love of baseball will be missed by all whomever saw him play I followed him from new york to san fransico a man like him is to be honored and respected .thank lord for letting him be an inspiration to many.
PAT NADEAU
June 18, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU "'DUSTY",HIT ONE FOR ME.
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