Gene Richardson

Norval Eugene Robinson
(Britches)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
• High School San Diego High School
• Debut 1947
• Final Game 1948
• Born January 26, 1928 in San Diego, CA USA
• Died August 1, 1997 in San Diego, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Gene Richardson was a Negro League pitcher for seven years, making one All-Star team.

Richardson debuted with the 1947 Kansas City Monarchs but saw little action his first two years. He was the West starter for the 1949 East-West Game and allowed four hits, two walks and two runs (one earned) in three innings while whiffing two before Bill Greason relieved him. He was 0 for 1 at the plate and took the decision in a 4-0 loss. Gene opened the game by walking Pee Wee Butts and Fernando Pedroso on eight pitches. He got one out, then Bus Clarkson connected for a RBI single. In the second, Howard Easterling singled and later came around on a hit by pitcher Bob Griffith.

Gene split 1951 between the Baltimore Black Sox and the Monarchs, but otherwise spent his entire 1947-1953 career with Kansas City.

Notable Achievements

• NAL ERA Leader (1947)
• NAL Winning Percentage Leader (1947)

Sources

• The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
• Black Baseball's National Showcase by Larry Lester
• The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway