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J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace

J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace

Update: 2025-06-16
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Today, we dive into one of my favorite players of all time: Houston Astros ace J.R. Richard. Richard was a 6'7" pitcher out of Louisiana who was a terror on the mound. Then one day, he had a stroke. And the Astros did nothing. His career - and his life - were never the same.


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J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace

J.R. Richard: The TRAGIC story of the life and career of the Houston Astros Ace

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