I had the opportunity to meet Bobby Richardson at a card show in Orlando in the nineties. He was signing at a central location in Belz Factory Outlet Mall and a dealer across from me told him his son was disappointed that he didn't get to meet Bobby because somebody had to stay at the table while dad got the autographs. During a break Mr. Richardson took it upon himself to walk down to where the kid was and talk to him for a few minutes. When he walked by I commented on what a nice gesture that was. He stopped and talked with me for a few minutes. He can tell a great story and revered Mantle, although he stated that Mantle had a different lifestyle that Mickey was the best teammate you could ask for. He did not have that high opinion of Joe D however. Likely because of the aloof nature of the man.
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