[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 21, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DICK SCHOFIELD

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Springfield's own Dick Schofield. Dick passed away recently at age 87. 
He was the grandfather of my good friend Jayson Werth.
  Schofield was an accomplished baseball star, spending 19 seasons in 
the major leagues with seven organizations. Schofield's baseball career 
began at Springfield High School. Just weeks after graduating, he 
reported to the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1960, he became a World Series 
champion as a pivotal member of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  Dick is one of four generations in his family to play professional 
baseball. He followed in his father Ducky's footsteps, and both his son 
Dick, and grandson Jayson, had long and successful careers in MLB as 
well.
  Though Schofield had opportunities to stay in the league as a coach, 
he chose to return to his hometown of Springfield to treasure his time 
with his loving wife, Donna, and their three children: Kim, Dick, and 
Tami. Schofield proudly represented his community as an accomplished 
salesman and 20-year board member of the Springfield Metropolitan 
Exposition Authority.
  As a grandfather to eight and great-grandfather to five, Dick was a 
true family man that cherished the time spent with all of them. I send 
my deepest condolences to my friend Jayson and the entire Schofield 
family.
  Dick, may you rest in peace.

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