J.R. Richard getting some exposure of late!

RipublicaninMass

WHo was the member who liked J.R. Richard??? I thought it was downgoesfrazier. Either way they are talking on the new about Tedy Bruschi and his mild stroke. I didn't realize J.R. had a major stroke and was "unable to comeback effectivly" after that. Amazing how these guys in top shape have health problems. Especially after the way I pollute my body and remain OK, for the most part. Also, I noticed J.R. Richard will be signing autographs at the national.

Brian48

Yeah, I remember JR. Being from Boston, he was one of the few pitchers Clemens could never really seem to beat.

shambo2000

If history serves me well J.R had his stroke either during or after the all-star game in either 1980 or 81 and tried a comeback but was never successful. Clemens didn't come up until 1984 so I don't believe he should have never faced JR. I'm sure I will get corrected if I'm wrong.

Kid4hof03

Brian, J.R. RIchard threw his last pitch in the big leagues in 1980, I'm not sure if Clemens was even at U.T. at that point. You must be thinking of someone else.

Abe

Kid4hof03

J.R. had his stroke just after the 1980 all star game but he was having symptoms long before. He kept complaining of numbness and other problems but the Astros management thought he was "dogging" it. The saddest part of the whole thing is that the stroke could have been prevented.

Abe

DirtyHarry

JR was a premier pitcher. If I recall correctly, he was having severe pains in his upper shoulder/neck area that the team physician was treating as a muscle problem.....but turned out to be a blood clot. Hope all turns out well for him, and that he makes a few more dineros. Regards.

Brian48

<< <i>Brian, J.R. RIchard threw his last pitch in the big leagues in 1980, I'm not sure if Clemens was even at U.T. at that point. You must be thinking of someone else.

Abe >>



Yeah, you're right. I was thinking about someone else. Weird that JR came to my mind.

Big27

Dave Stewart was the guy Clemens never seem to beat in his prime years.

greenmonstaaaah

hey big27--if i'm not mistaken, isnt the rocket still in his prime?!

denwd1

Q]hey big27--if i'm not mistaken, isnt the rocket still in his prime?! >>

we'll see if he is still,remember they'll be testing for steroids this year.[

larryallen73

As a Dodger fan in the 70's I will never forget JR Richard because he always pitched well against my team!
Disliked him then but learned to respect him for being a great pitcher. Was very sad what happened to him.

WinPitcher

Last I heard JR was living under an interstate bridge. He was one of the dominant pitchers of his era. I hope he has gotten his life under control.

lostdart58

<<www.astrosdaily.com/hall/Richard_JR.html>>

Allen

shambo2000- I like your WV logo. You from WV?

shambo2000

Allen, I'm originally from Princeton, WV. Live near Roanoke, VA now. But I bleed Blue and Gold!!!

shambo2000

glmueller

In his prime JR was awesome. John NcMullen is the reason JR crashed. I saw him pitch many many times. Saw him once pitch 12 straight balls to load bases and then throw 9 sliders to strike out the side. He had a very nasty slider. And yes, he was living under and overpass here in Houston. Our present team owner Uncle Dayton, found out about it and has since given JR a job in the Astro org.

G