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James Rodney Richard (March 7, 1950 – August 4, 2021) was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed starting pitcher for the Houston Astros from 1971 to 1980. Richard led the National League (NL) twice in strikeouts and was named an NL All-Star player in 1980.
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- March 7, 1950
Aug 5, 2021 · J.R. Richard, a flame-throwing right-handed pitcher whose scintillating career with the Houston Astros was cut short by a stroke in 1980, died on Wednesday. He was 71.
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Aug 6, 2021 · HOUSTON — J.R. Richard, a huge, flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros before his career was cut short by a stroke, has died. He was 71.
Aug 5, 2021 · The pitcher, who had a 3.15 ERA and 1,493 strikeouts in 10 seasons, suffered a stroke in 1980 that ended his career. He was a three-time All-Star and a World Series champion in 1980.
Aug 5, 2021 · J.R. Richard, the 6-foot-8 flame-throwing right-hander who spent 10 years with the Houston Astros before his career was cut short by a stroke, has died at age 71.
Aug 6, 2021 · Former Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard died at age 71, according to a statement from the team on Thursday.