J.R. Richard- ESPN Story-The Astro Pitcher Who Was Greater Than Nolan-For A Few Years

J.R. Richard turns 63 today. J.R. Richard was headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame-until his career was cut short- and his life was nearly cut short by a stroke. Here is an ESPN story-on Richard-and his struggles and comeback after his career ended. And Yes- the headline- In the 1980 the best pitcher on the Astros wasn’t Nolan Ryan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSRJHTZbYmI