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Don Richard Ashburn (March 19, 1927 – September 9, 1997), also known by the nicknames " Putt-Putt ", " the Tilden Flash ", and " Whitey " (due to his light-blond hair), was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator.
Debut: (Age 21-032d, 10,468th in major league history) 5 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 35-195d) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1995. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Richie Ashburn's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
About Richie Ashburn. A fleet-footed center fielder who used his athletic gifts to get on base and chase down fly balls on the field, then a broadcaster that used his storytelling skills to become a much beloved voice off the field, Richie Ashburn would become a fixture on the Philadelphia sports scene for a half century.
Nombre Completo: Don Richard Ashburn. Apodo: Whitey. Nacido: 3/19/1927 en Tilden, NE. Preparatoria: Tilden, Tilden, NE. Debut: 4/20/1948. Hall of Fame: 1995. Último Juego: 9/09/1997. Año.
Richie Ashburn was a Hall of Fame center fielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets. He had a career batting average of .308, won six NL All-Star selections, and had his uniform number retired by the Phillies.
10 de sept. de 1997 · Richie Ashburn, the Hall of Fame center fielder who starred for the Philadelphia Phillies' pennant-winning Whiz Kids of 1950 and concluded his career as the lone All-Star and designated...
Find comprehensive baseball stats for Richie Ashburn, a center fielder who played for the Phillies, Cubs and Mets from 1948 to 1962. See his biographical data, year-by-year hitting and pitching stats, career totals, awards and quotes.
