Background
Richards, Paul Rapier was born on November 21, 1908 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States.
Richards, Paul Rapier was born on November 21, 1908 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States.
Baseball player with, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Philadelphia Athletics, Detroit Tigers, 1926-1936;
manager, Atlanta Baseball Club, 1938-1942;
manager, Buffalo Baseball Club, 1947-1949;
manager, Seattle Baseball Club, 1950;
manager, Chicago White Sox, 1951-1954;
general manager, field manager, Baltimore Orioles, 1955-1959;
field manager, Baltimore Orioles, 1960-1961;
general manager, Houston Colt 45s, 1962-1966;
vice president player personnel, Atlanta Braves, from 1966. Manager American League All Stars Team, 1961. Part-owner Waxahachie Daily Light, 1935-1947.
Former board directors Association Professional Ball Players American.
Member Rotary (honorary life).
Son of Jesse Thoams and Sarah (McGowen) R. Married Margie McDonald, February 14, 1932. 1 child, Paula Delaware.