Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Gordie Richardson - The 39th Met Pitcher



     Gordie Richardson joined the Mets on December 7th, 1964.  The Mets sent Elio Chacon and Tracy Stallard to St. Louis in exchange for Richardson and Johnny Lewis.  Gordie pitched well out of the bullpen in 1965, posting a 3.78 ERA in 35 appearances.  Unfortunately, his 1966 season wasn't so good.  After breaking camp with the Mets, Richardson struggled to a 9.16 ERA over 18.2 innings.  He was demoted to the minors in June and retired at the end of the '66 season.

     This baseball was signed by Mr. Richardson in April of 2018, after being mailed to his hime.  
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