friend of Bobby Richardson

[EldoEsq]

I love stories like this... Thanks for sharing!

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[larietrope]

Yankee stadium had a water cooler in the home dugout and when Mantle would strike out, he would often kick the water cooler several times and cuss.
Afterwards, he'd pass Bobby siting on the bench and say, "sorry Bobby."
Mickey respected Bobby and knew he was a man of Christian values.

It's been said in a game at Yankee Stadium, playing the Detroit Tigers, a kid was mercilessly taunting Al Kaline in the outfield constantly saying, "Kaline, you're not half as good as Mantle. Finally having enough of it, Kaline said upon trotting off the field, "kid, nobody's half as good as Mickey Mantle !"

[cannonballsun]

My first baseball recollections (however hazy) were of 1960 World Series. What a great hitter he was, at the greatest of times. His production was as good as anyone in the World Series.
He was my favorite player, back in those days.

[Harliduck]

The other night my wife was looking over my shoulder as I was looking through my 1961 Topps set binder, and she stopped me..."WHO IS THAT? Those eyes, he is so good looking!" I chuckled, that's Bobby Richardson...I think that may be the first time she has commented on any of my cards...haha.

I'm a big fan too...loved his book.

[jiw98]

Bobby Richardson is a class act all the way. He was at a banquet at our church to raise money for a mission trip to Africa. Bobby was an absolute pleasure to talk with. My son and I got to set with Bobby during the meal. While we were setting there Bobby looks at my son and asks "How did a young man from Michigan become a Yankee fan". My son says to him "When I was younger I was watching a movie called Pride of the Yankees. I really liked the movie and became a fan that day". Bobby had a surprised look on his face says to my son "you know when I was a younger I went to the theater to watch a movie called Pride of the Yankees and when I walked out I said that I wanted to be a New York Yankee some day".
Bobby stayed for quite some time after dinner to sign autos for anyone that wanted one. He told stories from his playing days that were really fun. He sure played with some interesting characters.

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by jiw98

Bobby Richardson is a class act all the way. He was at a banquet at our church to raise money for a mission trip to Africa. Bobby was an absolute pleasure to talk with. My son and I got to set with Bobby during the meal. While we were setting there Bobby looks at my son and asks "How did a young man from Michigan become a Yankee fan". My son says to him "When I was younger I was watching a movie called Pride of the Yankees. I really liked the movie and became a fan that day". Bobby had a surprised look on his face says to my son "you know when I was a younger I went to the theater to watch a movie called Pride of the Yankees and when I walked out I said that I wanted to be a New York Yankee some day".
Bobby stayed for quite some time after dinner to sign autos for anyone that wanted one. He told stories from his playing days that were really fun. He sure played with some interesting characters.

Wow, thanks for sharing...

[Leon]

This thread was moved from the post war section so a few more members can read it. Great stories and thanks for sharing.