friend of Bobby Richardson

[Volod]

Never forget watching the seventh game of the 1962 WS in a barracks dayroom at Stead AFB when Willie McCovey hit the screaming line drive that appeared about to give the Giants a win. But Richardson intervened. Nice personal account that you provided. I have to wonder if perhaps Bobby, knowing Maris well, wanted to spare him from having to deal with the press for any reason.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

A number of years ago Mr. Richardson was in town for a paid speaking event. As he began his speech he stopped, stepped around the podium and called out to a local who was a former minor league team mate of his and walked down to shake his hand and give him a hug. That made that gentleman feel like a million dollars. What a class act.

[bgar3]

Played against his South Carolina team in 1970 and my recollection is that his shortstop was Whitey Ford’s son. My grandfather always thought he was was the best player in the “clutch” he ever saw.

[larietrope]

at the sincerity and humbleness that Bobby displays. I've seen so many times someone hesitant to approach him particularly in a restaurant and in one minute Bobby makes the person feel Bobby is the one that wants to meet him.
You'll notice his autograph is precise. He said when he was a kid his dad took him to a Cardinal game and he got Stan Musial's autograph. Bobby was impressed that Musial took the time to sign his name clearly. Bobby told himself that if anyone ever wanted his autograph he would write it so it's exact. Check any Bobby Richardson autograph.
Around here he's known by Robert by his long time friends.