F
rom his youth on a farm, he grew up to become a professional outfielder and veteran broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies and one of the most beloved sports figures in Philadelphia history. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995.
Timeline
Birth- Mar 19, 1927
Tilden, Nebraska
Death- Sept 9, 1997-Age: 71 years
Heart Attack
New York City
Burial
Gladwyne Methodist Church Cemetery, Gladwyne, PA
Other Facts
Full Name
Don Richard Ashburn
Also known as
Richie Ashburn
Also known as
"Putt-Putt", "The Tilden Flash", Whitey, Richie
Gender
Male
