Bobby Richardson

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Robert Clinton Richardson

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut August 5, 1955
• Final Game October 2, 1966
• Born August 19, 1935 in Sumter, SC USA

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Contents 1 Biographical Information 2 Notable Achievements 3 Records Held 4 Related Sites

[edit] Biographical Information

Richardson replaced Al Worthington as head coach at Liberty University in 1987 and stayed through 1990. Prior to Liberty, Richardson was the head coach at the University of South Carolina (1970-1976) and Coastal Carolina University. Richardson also ran for Congress in 1974 as a Republican.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 7-time AL All-Star (1957, 1959 & 1962-1966)
• 1960 World Series MVP
• 5-time AL Gold Glove Winner (1961-1965)
• 3-time AL At Bats Leader (1962-1964)
• AL Hits Leader (1962)
• 3-time AL Singles Leader (1961, 1962 & 1964)
• 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1962)
• Won three World Series with the New York Yankees (1958, 1961 & 1962)

[edit] Records Held

• Most at bats, extra inning game, 11, 6/24/62 (tied)

[edit] Related Sites