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Don Richard Ashburn was born March 19, 1927 in the town of Tilden (Nebraska). During his career as a professional baseball player, has been invented "Richie" and "Whitey" in honor of his bright blond hair. As part of the majors, he served as a center fielder. Alors que la plupart MLB période à durée de 11 ans avec les Phillies Philadelphie (l'équipe a fait ses débuts en 1948) est également parvenu à jouer pour les et de Chicago Cubs New York Mets, ce dernier étant le dernier groupe jusqu'à retirement in September 1962.

Although Richie Ashburn had a successful career as an individual, things are not exactly what he wanted with the Mets in New York. Very often I would end a conflict with colleagues who do not understand not his calling when he speaks or understands a word of English. In addition to the agony of the average weight gain to 25 percent of their 120 games.

Only a year after his retirement, Richie Ashburn knew exactly where he wanted to be. He went directly to the radio and television commentator on the team for his debut, the Phillies still in the expulsion of more than two decades. His frequent elements are part of "The Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Bulletin.

The Ashburn far in September 1997 after falling victim to a heart attack adored expired. Fortunately, living with diverse professional, his name appears in the Hall of Fame to see 2 years before his death.