friend of Bobby Richardson

[jiw98]

Bobby Richardson is a class act all the way. He was at a banquet at our church to raise money for a mission trip to Africa. Bobby was an absolute pleasure to talk with. My son and I got to set with Bobby during the meal. While we were setting there Bobby looks at my son and asks "How did a young man from Michigan become a Yankee fan". My son says to him "When I was younger I was watching a movie called Pride of the Yankees. I really liked the movie and became a fan that day". Bobby had a surprised look on his face says to my son "you know when I was a younger I went to the theater to watch a movie called Pride of the Yankees and when I walked out I said that I wanted to be a New York Yankee some day".
Bobby stayed for quite some time after dinner to sign autos for anyone that wanted one. He told stories from his playing days that were really fun. He sure played with some interesting characters.

[jgannon]

Originally Posted by jiw98

Bobby Richardson is a class act all the way. He was at a banquet at our church to raise money for a mission trip to Africa. Bobby was an absolute pleasure to talk with. My son and I got to set with Bobby during the meal. While we were setting there Bobby looks at my son and asks "How did a young man from Michigan become a Yankee fan". My son says to him "When I was younger I was watching a movie called Pride of the Yankees. I really liked the movie and became a fan that day". Bobby had a surprised look on his face says to my son "you know when I was a younger I went to the theater to watch a movie called Pride of the Yankees and when I walked out I said that I wanted to be a New York Yankee some day".
Bobby stayed for quite some time after dinner to sign autos for anyone that wanted one. He told stories from his playing days that were really fun. He sure played with some interesting characters.

Wow, thanks for sharing...

[Leon]

This thread was moved from the post war section so a few more members can read it. Great stories and thanks for sharing.

[Brian Van Horn]

I remember him at the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates 50th anniversary reunion one month after the actual anniversary. He was the only former Yankees player at the event and said to Bob Costas while watching the replay of the game in the Byham Theatre, "This is exciting!" He was very nice and was a great story teller. He, Dick Groat and Bill Virdon were on stage with Costas. Mazeroski couldn't attend because of, I believe, a kidney stone.

In the audience were the now late Hal Smith as well as Joe Christopher, ElRoy Face, Vernon Law and Pittsburgh native Michael Keaton. Keaton quipped about his jealousy of Law's head of hair.

There is a recording on disc available online.

[Donscards]

Great Stories--I really enjoy reading them--I remember Bobby in I believe the 1960 World Series, I think he got 12 hits in the Series, a Record at the time.

[Yankees1964]

I have seen him at a few shows over the years, but a few years ago he was in Scranton at the stadium for an old timers event that was held the day after the Yankees Old Timers day that year. We were at a reception after the game and he was incredibly kind. We were there till the end and as we were leaving the locker room, I noticed him standing out in the stands by himself. I went over to say thanks to him one more time and we ended up talking for about 20 minutes. I joked with him and told him that I always thought I was born too late and wished I was around to see the Yankees of the 50's play live in their prime.

The stories that he told were incredible, especially the Mantle ones. I was fortunate to be able to meet Mickey a few times, but told him I always regretted not meeting Maris. He took the time to tell me some really interesting stories about Maris that just made my day.

A true gentleman

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Great Stories--I really enjoy reading them--I remember Bobby in I believe the 1960 World Series, I think he got 12 hits in the Series, a Record at the time.

MVP of the 1960 World Series. I believe he is still the only player to hold that distinction. I haven't checked.

[howard38]

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[BruceinGa]

He was one of my favorites!
Thanks for sharing.