THANKS RICHIE! #1 1927-1997

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Richie Ashburn passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 1997. Philadelphia Lost one of Most Famous Sports Personalities Baseball Hall of Famer & Phillies Announcer for over 30 yrs Richie Ashburn.

Richie "Whitey" Ashburn was the Phillies Premier Center Fielder Throughout the 50's playing on the Whiz Kids 1950's World Series team. He finished his Career on Casey Stengles New York Mets. Ironically It was in New York Where Richie Passed Away.

"Whitey" will be sorley missed by Philadelphians who grew up with him as a ballplayer and as the Color Commentator of the Phillies.
Who will ever forget the way he used to answer Harry Kalas' Triva Questions.As well as His OH BOY!
Harry "Who was the Greatest Center Fielder in Phillies History?"
How About That Richie Ashburn. Old #1 Will Always live on in our hearts and in our memories.

Richie Ashburn was Philadelphia!

For more Info on Richie Ashburn Vist the Phillies Web sit below This page will be redone for the 98 season with Richies stats as well as other Ashburn Tribute pages.