Rediscovering J.R. Richard: The Forgotten Hero's Incredible Journey
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Rediscovering J.R. Richard: The Forgotten Hero's Incredible Journey
J.R. Richard, who we can best be described as a master of velocity on the pitcher's mound, possessed a rare gift, the ability to hurl a baseball with astonishing speed!
To put this into perspective, his slider left the radar gun gasping at 98 miles per hour. But wait, there's more: his fastball, which was the main pitch in his arsenal, routinely breached the triple-digit barrier, occasionally soaring to an unbelievable 103 mph.
Unfortunately, though, J.R. fell on hard times and his once-soaring career took an abrupt nosedive. And you can’t help but wonder what went wrong.
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J.R brought wins and smiles to many of us old Astro fans.
He was a joy to watch!
To my Mom too and even though I was born too late when I watch these games of those special golden years I feel joy too 👌
@@Robert-qm5so glad they bring joy!
100 plusmph & 6 foot 8 inches fastball pitcher
For baseball fans J.R. predates so many pitchers in our times who are getting notoriety because they can click above the century mark. J.R. was doing this in the 70s. Striking out as many as he did back then was headline news. If nomercyinc doesn’t care, he doesn’t recognize the value of those who set the standards of the game.
I totally agree!
One of the great what ifs. 😔
No doubt! It would have been great to have seen him fully healthy for an extended period of time. Thank you for your comment!
Back then, pitches were measured in front of the plate, not out of the hand, like they are today. 103mph at the plate is absurd. Nobody today throws anywhere near that hard.
Went are you going do one on his team mate Don Wilson?
A complete game. What's that?
Ha!
complete games happen regularly. its not rocket science
Forgetting to do a mound visit on The Show
@@nomercyinc6783 in college baseball and high school ball you have completed games but look up how many complete games were pitched last year in the majors as opposed to the 1970s
what people did 30 years ago in sports doesnt matter. rediscovering someone who doesnt play means nothing important or cool
Wrong. What people did 30 years ago does matter!
History Matters to this 32 year old
Oh really? Let me know in 30 years how that thinking worked out. Then your POV may change or grow up.