Richard Anthony Allen (Wampum Walloper or Richie)
Also played as Richie Allen

Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 187 lb.

Born: March 8, 1942 in Wampum, PA
High School: Wampum HS (Wampum, PA)
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1960. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 3, 1963 (Age 21)   vs. MLN 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Phillies/WhiteSox/Dodgers/Cardinals/Athletics 1963-1977

Final Game: June 19, 1977 (Age 35)   vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Brother of Hank Allen and Brother of Ron Allen
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