About Don Richmond
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 61). Don Richmond was an American baseball player.
Donald Lester Richmond (October 27, 1919 – May 24, 1981) was an American professional baseball third baseman.
Minor leagues Richmond began his playing career in 1940, but it was interrupted for four years due to World War II.
Major leagues Richmond played in the major leagues over parts of four seasons (1941, 1946–47, 1951) with the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals. For his career, he compiled a .211 batting average in 152 at-bats, with two home runs and 22 runs batted in.
Personal life Richmond was born in Gillett, Pennsylvania and died in Elmira, New York at the age of 61.
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Who was Don Richmond?
American baseball player (1919-1981)
When was Don Richmond born?
Don Richmond was born on 27 October 1919 in Gillett.
When did Don Richmond die?
Don Richmond died on 24 May 1981 in Elmira.
What was Don Richmond's occupation?
Don Richmond was a baseball player.
What nationality was Don Richmond?
Don Richmond was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Richmond. https://biography.guide/don-richmond/
MLA: "Don Richmond." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-richmond/.
Chicago: "Don Richmond." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-richmond/.
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