Background
Burleson, Richard Paul was born on April 29, 1951 in Lynwood, California, United States. Son of Bill Gene and Jeanne (Rathbun) Burleson.
Burleson, Richard Paul was born on April 29, 1951 in Lynwood, California, United States. Son of Bill Gene and Jeanne (Rathbun) Burleson.
Student, Cerritos College, 1972. Student, California State University, Fullerton, 1975. Student, Whittier College, 1976.
With Boston Red Sox, 1974-1980, California Angels, since 1980. Player for American League in All Star Game, 1977, 78, 79, 81.
Member Baseball Players Association.
Married Karen Crofoot, February 1974. Children: James Tyler, Richard Chad, Richard Kyle.