RIP J.R. Richard

[cl smooth]

 

1980 started as a terrific year for Richard. His stats for the year were a 1.90 ERA and a 10-4 record in 17 starts. Shortly after his appearance in the 1980 All-Star Game, he took himself out of a game against the Atlanta Braves on July 14th, complaining of nausea and numbness in his arm, and was placed on the disabled list. The Astros accused him of malingering after early tests proved inconclusive. He collapsed while throwing on the sidelines on July 30th, the victim of a massive blood clot, but his life was saved. He would never pitch in the major leagues again, however, and the Astros were much chastised for the shabby treatment given to his medical complaints.

[CubinNY]

 

1980 started as a terrific year for Richard. His stats for the year were a 1.90 ERA and a 10-4 record in 17 starts. Shortly after his appearance in the 1980 All-Star Game, he took himself out of a game against the Atlanta Braves on July 14th, complaining of nausea and numbness in his arm, and was placed on the disabled list. The Astros accused him of malingering after early tests proved inconclusive. He collapsed while throwing on the sidelines on July 30th, the victim of a massive blood clot, but his life was saved. He would never pitch in the major leagues again, however, and the Astros were much chastised for the shabby treatment given to his medical complaints.

I can remember a game in the Astrodome where he hit two HRs against the Cubs, I want to say one was in dead center. He was a crazy good pitcher.

[minnesotacubsfan]

wow, i dont remember him but sucks his career ended that way

 

RIP

[Clem Fandango]

wow, i dont remember him but sucks his career ended that way

 

RIP

 

One if the greatest all-time "what if" stories for sure. Saw some stuff on him on mlb network, he was absurd before his ailment cut his career short.