Did Richie Ashburn Hit A Fan Twice?
Did Richie Ashburn Hit A Fan Twice? On August 17, 1957, Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Richie Ashburn hit the same fan twice with foul balls in the same at-bat. Playing against the New York Giants at Connie Mack Stadium, the first foul ball broke the women’s nose. Why did they call Richie Ashburn Whitey? Don