Posted on 08/05/2021 11:39:17 AM PDT by NohSpinZone
J.R. Richard, the legendary Astros pitcher who played all 10 seasons of his MLB career in Houston, has died, the team announced on Thursday.
The right-handed pitcher, who began his major league playing career in 1971, is the latest passing involving a member of the team's Hall of Fame.
"J.R. will forever be remembered as an intimidating figure on the mound and as one of the greatest pitchers in club history. He stood shoulder to shoulder with club icons Larry Dierker, Joe Niekro and Nolan Ryan, to form a few of the best rotations in club history," the team said in a statement.
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They sure would have.
RIP.
I recall Reggie Jackson in his book saying that about Thurman Munson and his tragic 1979 death in that with Thurman, the Yankees could and should have won in 1979 or 1980 or even 1981.
RIP.
He would’ve rivaled Nolan Ryan if not for health problems.
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