Hardy Richardson
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Abram Harding Richardson (Old True Blue)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9½", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut May 1, 1879
- Final Game September 10, 1892
- Born April 21, 1855 in Clarksboro, NJ USA
- Died January 14, 1931 in Utica, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Hardy Richardson was famed as one of The Big Four, along with Dan Brouthers, Deacon White, and Jack Rowe. His Gray Ink score of 120 (the average Hall of Famer has 144) gives an approximation of his impact on the game.
With the 1887 Detroit Wolverines, Richardson and The Big Four won the pennant and also won the post-season championship over the 1887 St. Louis Browns, featuring Tip O'Neill who had hit .435 in the regular season.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL At Bats Leader (1886)
- NL Hits Leader (1886)
- NL Singles Leader (1886)
- NL Home Runs Leader (1886)
- PL RBI Leader (1890)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 4 (1886, 1887, 1889 & 1890)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1890)
