Don Sutton

I was nineteen years old when I was at the Dodger game with my friends, sitting in the outfield next to the bullpen when Don Sutton and Mudcat Grant (Jim Grant) told me to come down to the bullpen to go out to the field. They handed me a bat, and both pitched to me, and of course I never connected with that bat even as they got close to me. My friends took pictures that I still treasure, and a ball. I will never forget the kindness.

In 1969, I was 12 years old and visiting my Godparents who lived in L.A. They took me to a Dodgers game. I brought my glove. During warmups I asked Don Sutton for a ball. He threw me a ball and we started playing catch. I was in awe! I still have the ball and plastic Dodger helmet they bought me. Thank you for a great memory Don! Kindness goes a long way.

I was lucky to meet Don on two occasions. At a baseball camp in 1984, he was the first major league baseball player I had seen in person. I was surprised he was not ten feet tall. Tony Gwynn and Alan Trammell were also normal-sized. They were all real people. Nice people. That's what I remember from camp. A few months later, Don spoke at a business convention I was working part-time. I worked up the courage to say hello after his appearance and told him I had met him at the San Diego...

Some pitch many a game that dodger stadium one of my favorites

I met Don in Atlanta in 1989. I did his mortgage for his new home. Don and I had breakfast several times and talked baseball. I pitched in college so the conversations were fun. Don was one of the greatest pitchers and sports announcers of our time. He also was gracious and took the time to visit my bank and spend time with the staff.

My prayers and condolences for his family.

God bless

Jim Flood

Thanks for the memories.

He was my favorite pitcher growing up. And always was a class act.

Loved to watch the man pitch. A real artist. I have been a life-long Dodger fan. Rough start to 2021, losing both Tommy Lasorda and Don Sutton in such short order. But having said that, they both provided lots of great memories. RIP and may the Lord shine upon you.