Richie Ashburn

Richie Ashburn
Don Richard Ashburn
Whitey

Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1995, Player
Hall of Fame plaque for Richie Ashburn

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)
Primary Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Post-Season: 1950 World Series
Awards: All-Star (5): 1948, 1951, 1953, 1958, 1962
Hitting

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?

Hall of Fame Teammate: Robin Roberts

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