Bobby Richardson
Played For
New York Yankees (1955-1966)
Born
Robert Clinton Richardson was born on August 19, 1935, in Sumter, SC.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 2B
Primary Team: NYA
Major League Debut
August 5, 1955
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Bill Virdon
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1972 |
BBWAA |
8 |
2.0% |
1973 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.5% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1957 World Series
1958 World Series
1960 World Series
1961 World Series
1962 World Series
1963 World Series
1964 World Series
Awards and Honors
1960 ML WS MVP
1961 AL Gold Glove
1962 AL Gold Glove
1963 AL Gold Glove
1964 AL Gold Glove
1965 AL Gold Glove
Notes
Following his major league career, Richardson coached at the University of South Carolina, Coastal Carolina College and Liberty University.
Hitting Streaks
17 games (1962)
All-Star Selections
1957 AL
1959 AL
1962 AL
1963 AL
1964 AL
1965 AL
1966 AL
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Sources used for the Bobby Richardson Player Page:
SABR member Mike Coveyou
