Don Richmond
Donald Lester Richmond (October 27, 1919 – May 24, 1981) was a professional baseball third baseman.
| Don Richmond | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Third baseman | |||
| Born: October 27, 1919 Gillett, Pennsylvania | |||
| Died: May 24, 1981 (aged 61) Elmira, New York | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| September 16, 1941, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| May 13, 1951, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .211 | ||
| Home runs | 2 | ||
| Runs batted in | 22 | ||
| Teams | |||
Minor leagues
Richmond began his playing career in 1940, but it was interrupted for four years due to World War II.[1] He won the International League batting crown in 1950 and 1951 while playing for the Rochester Red Wings, posting an amazing .350 average in 1951.[1]
Richmond served as player-manager for the Batavia Indians in 1959.[1]
Richmond was elected to the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame in 1990, and to the International League Hall of Fame in 2013.[1]
Major leagues
Richmond played in the major leagues over parts of four seasons (1941, 1946–47, 1951) with the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. For his career, he compiled a .211 batting average in 152 at-bats, with two home runs and 22 runs batted in.
Personal life
Richmond was born in Gillett, Pennsylvania and died in Elmira, New York at the age of 61.
References
- "International League Hall of Fame Class of 2013" (PDF). Retrieved June 10, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet