Gene Richards Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Gene Richards Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Gene Richards:

Gene Richards (full name: Eugene Richards; no nicknames) played leftfielder and first baseman from 1977 until 1984 for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He played for the Padres from 1977 - 1983 and Giants in 1984. Over 8 seasons, he played 1026 games, hit 26 home runs, drove in 502 runs, and stole 247 bases. Born on September 29, 1953 in Monticello, SC, Richards stands 6' 0" and weighs 175 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1975 amateur draft (January). His debut was on April 6, 1977 and he played his final game on September 30, 1984. Over his career, Richards made $569,000. Common misspellings of his name include Eugene (Jr.) eugene Gene Richards.