Bobby Richardson, former Yankees infielder, turns 91 today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Bobby Richardson, known as the only World Series MVP from a losing team, celebrates his 91st birthday on August 19, 2026. He played for the New York Yankees from 1955 to 1966, contributing significantly to their post-season success. Despite a modest career batting average of.266, Richardson excelled in critical playoff moments, setting records for his performance, including 12 RBIs in a single World Series. He retired early to focus on family but remains a key figure in Yankees history.
- •Richardson was born on August 19, 1935, in Sumter, South Carolina.
- •He played 12 seasons with the Yankees, debuting in 1955.
- •Richardson remains the only World Series MVP from a losing team.
- •He was a key contributor in multiple World Series victories for the Yankees.
- •Richardson retired at 31 to spend more time with his family.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bobby Richardson
"The only World Series MVP from the losing team turns 91 today.
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