Richie Myers/pagetext

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Personal

  • Resided in Sacramento, California in 1952.
  • Pitched against Tommy Bridges of Portland who shut out the Sacramento Solons 6-0 in his first 
 game; Myers left the game with the count 3-0 but he gave up only five hits, the same number
 handed out by Bridges.
  • Smashing a 370 foot home run against the Sacramento scoreboard while playing semi-pro ball was 
 his greatest thrill.

Pre-professional career

  • Attended Elk Grove High School.
  • Won the athletic sportsmanship award twice in high school.
  • Played American Legion ball.

Outside of baseball

  • Is a farmer during the off-season.

Source =

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.



Profile

Personal

  • Resided in Sacramento, California in 1953.

Source =

  • 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
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