Early Life and Education of Orel Hershiser: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Orel Hershiser. From birth to education, explore key events.
Orel Hershiser is a former MLB pitcher who played for 18 seasons (1983-2000). Known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he later coached for the Texas Rangers (2002-2005) and became a Dodgers broadcast analyst. He also plays professional poker.
September 16, 1958: Orel Hershiser Born
On September 16, 1958, Orel Leonard Hershiser IV was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.
1988: Sang hymns on The Tonight Show
Following the 1988 World Series win, Hershiser appeared on The Tonight Show where Johnny Carson encouraged him to sing hymns for the audience.
1992: Guest star on McGee and Me!
In 1992, Hershiser was a guest star on the Christian children's video series McGee and Me! episode "Take Me Out of the Ball Game".
1995: "Take That!" Incident
During his tenure with the Cleveland Indians, one memorable image is of Orel Hershiser yelling "Take that!" at the Braves dugout after starting a 1-3 double play in Game 5 of the 1995 World Series.
2005: Divorced Jamie Byars
In 2005, Hershiser divorced his first wife, Jamie Byars.
2006: Ted Forrest won event championship
In 2006, Ted Forrest won the event championship.
September 7, 2008: Won $54,570 in PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker Event 5
On September 7, 2008, Hershiser won $54,570 by finishing ninth in the $10,000 PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker Event 5.
2008: Participated in NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship
In 2008, Hershiser participated in the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship under the PokerStars banner, reaching the quarterfinals.
2009: Played in PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
In 2009, Hershiser participated in the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure.
2010: Married Dana Deaver
In 2010, Hershiser married his second wife, Dana Deaver.
2012: Jordan was drafted by the Dodgers
In 2012, Jordan, Hershiser's son, was drafted by the Dodgers in the 34th round of the MLB draft.
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