Who did Robin Roberts play baseball for?

Philadelphia Phillies
From Wikipedia: Robin Evan Roberts (September 30, 1926 – May 6, 2010) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who pitched primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies (1948–61).

Is Richie Ashburn in the Hall of Fame?

1995
Richie Ashburn/Hall of fame inductions

How many numbers have the Phillies retired?

five numbers
The Phillies played their inaugural season in 1883, meaning they are one of baseball’s oldest franchises. Still, they have retired only five numbers in that time. Well, seven, if you include Grover Cleveland Alexander and Chuck Klein.

What number was Richie Ashburn?

How much does Robin Roberts make?

Robin Roberts Net Worth: $45 Million She’s got a salary of $18 million, won a Peabody Award, and generally lives a life of wealth.

Is Robin Roberts a Hall of Famer?

Roberts never missed a start in the 1950s. He led the NL in innings pitched each year from 1951-55 and complete games each year from 1952-56. A seven time All-Star, Roberts started five All-Star Games, tied for the most all-time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976 and passed away on May 6, 2010.

Why is the Hall Not?

Richie Ashburn: Why the Hall Not? is the story of beloved Philadelphia Phillies player and broadcaster Richie Ashburn and a young fan he befriended as a player. Ashburn was elected to the Hall of Fame and the once-young fan was with Ashburn at Cooperstown during the induction ceremonies.

Where is Richie Ashburn buried?

Gladwyne United Methodist Cemetery
After three seasons on other major league teams, Ashburn came back to the Phillies as an announcer in 1963 and remained a fan favorite until his death in 1997. He was buried in Gladwyne United Methodist Cemetery, next to his daughter Jan and grandson Christopher.

Is number 34 retired for the Phillies?

34 in tribute to late ace. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On the same diamond where Roy Halladay pitched himself into baseball history and the hearts of Philadelphia fans, the Phillies retired the late Hall of Famer’s No. 34 jersey in a touching tribute Sunday.

Who is number 42 on the Phillies?

Jackie Robinson
One player, Bucky Walters, was both a pitcher and a third baseman. The eighth retired number is 42, retired throughout Major League Baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson.

How old is Ashburn?

70 years (1927–1997)
Richie Ashburn/Age at death
Richie Ashburn, 70, the longtime Philadelphia Phillies baseball announcer and National League Hall of Fame center fielder, died at the Phillies team hotel in New York only hours after broadcasting the Phils’ Monday night, 13 to 4 trouncing of the New York Mets. He had a heart attack. Mr.

How tall is Ashburn?

5-foot-10
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Ashburn excelled from 1948 to 1959 with the Phillies as the prototypical leadoff hitter and center fielder.