Paul Richards (baseball)
| Paul Richards | |
|---|---|
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: November 21, 1908 Waxahachie, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: May 4, 1986 (aged 77) Waxahachie, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 1932, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 22, 1946, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .227 |
| Home runs | 15 |
| Runs batted in | 155 |
| Managerial record | 923–901 |
| Winning % | .506 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As Player
As Manager As General Manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Paul Rapier Richards (November 21, 1908 – May 4, 1986) was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and executive in Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he was a catcher and right-handed batter with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932), New York Giants (1933–1935), Philadelphia Athletics (1935) and Detroit Tigers (1943–1946). After retiring, he became the manager of the Chicago White Sox (1951–1954, 1976) and Baltimore Orioles (1955–1961). He also served as the general manager for the Orioles, the Houston Colt .45s / Astros and the Atlanta Braves.