What is Richie Ashburn's middle name?
Richard
What is Richie Ashburn's full name?
Don Richard Ashburn
Richie Ashburn nickname(s):
Whitey, Put Put
Richie Ashburn date of birth:
March 19, 1927
How old was Richie Ashburn when died?
70
Where was Richie Ashburn born?
Tilden, NE
When did Richie Ashburn die?
September 9, 1997
Where did Richie Ashburn die?
New York, NY
How tall is Richie Ashburn?
5' 10" (178 cm)
How much does Richie Ashburn weigh?
170 lbs (77.1 kg)
What is Richie Ashburn nationality?
American
Where did Richie Ashburn go to school?
Tilden (Tilden, NE)
What is Richie Ashburn's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Don Richard "Richie" Ashburn (March 19, 1927 – September 9, 1997), also known by the nicknames, "Putt-Putt", "The Tilden Flash", and "Whitey" due to his light-blond hair, was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball. He was born in Tilden, Nebraska (some sources give his full middle name as "Richie"). From 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.