 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1995, Player
Born: March 19, 1927, in Tilden, Nebraska
Died: September 9, 1997, in New York, New York
ML Debut: 4/20/1948
Primary Position: Center Fielder
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 1
Played For: Philadelphia Phillies (1948-1959), Chicago
Cubs (1960-1961), New York Mets (1962)
Post-Season: 1950 World Series
Awards: All-Star (5): 1948, 1951, 1953, 1958, 1962
Bio
Among the most consistent lead-off hitters in major league history,
Richie Ashburn was a solid outfielder and clutch hitter for the
Philadelphia Phillies. Ashburn hit over .300 during nine of his 15
seasons, twice capturing the National League batting title and
concluded his career with a .308 lifetime average. The five-time
All-Star selection quickly moved to the broadcast booth following
his playing days and called Phillies game for more than three
decades.
Quote
"Anybody who saw him play loves him because he was a bust-tail
ballplayer who hated to lose."
— Harry Kalas
Did You Know... that Richie Ashburn was the only rookie
elected to the 1948 All-Star Game? |
