Reggie Richter

Emil Henry Richter

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut May 30, 1911
• Final Game September 26, 1911
• Born September 14, 1888 in Dusseldorf, Germany
• Died August 2, 1934 in Winfield, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Emil "Reggie" Richter, born in Germany, pitched 22 games for the Chicago Cubs in 1911, a team that finished in second place. His ERA was 3.13, better than the league ERA of 3.39. Richter also pitched for Louisville, Montreal and Newark in his minor league career.

He was born in Germany in the same year that Marty Krug was born there.

He is the earliest major leaguer with the first name Reggie. He is not to be confused with Reggie Ritter.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Richter