[2] He was moved to third base in the minors, and batted .308 with twelve home runs and 84 runs batted in (RBI) over three seasons in the minors to receive a September call-up to the majors in 1968. The impact fractured his left rib cage.28 He missed the first 14 games before he debuted on April 29. Though he played in only 118 games, he delivered a strong slash line of .285/.381/.484 with 18 homers and 62 RBIs. 38 Joseph Durso, Mets Trade Hebner for 2 Tiger Players, New York Times (New York, NY), November 1, 1979: B11. However, for the second straight year he committed 19 errors and fielded in the .940s. In his career Hebner had victimized Chicago more than any other club, averaging .330 with 30 home runs and 109 RBIs.48 Hebner also favored the Cubs home park, saying, Wrigley was funI think I hit pretty good in Wrigley.49 Indeed, for his career in Chicago he posted a slash line of .317/.386/.493. Last year, I was like a fan. The only player ahead of him was Robbie Ftorek. Hebner hit a game-winning three-run home run on opening day of the 1981 season. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 Who then beans Bob Dernier. Came to play in 1968, still comes to play in 1985. Hebner was known for working as a gravedigger at a cemetery run by his father and brother, Dennis, during the offseason. background-color:#ba3434; If Im doing something thats real nice, fun59 But he also lamented time away from his family, I travel a lot. The couple live in Walpole, Massachusetts, and has four children and five grandchildren. Cardinals, how do you replace Bruce Sutter? 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To this day Philadelphia fans refer to this game as Black Friday.29 The television replay supported Hebners claim that Lopes was out. At 5 a.m. each morning, he and brother Denny would spend hours practicing hockey on a frozen pond behind their 510 Nahatan Street home. When the owners decided to go with replacement players the following spring, the Blue Jays determined that they would prefer that manager Cito Gaston and his major league staff not work with the strike-breakers. Instead, Hebner and fellow minor league coaches Bob Didier and Reggie Cleveland were given the task while Gaston worked with minor leaguers who would not be asked to break rank. Oldest brother Bill umpired in the Eastern League and International League for several years but never made it to the major leagues to call his brother out.5 Richies younger brother Denny was drafted in 1972 by the Pirates as a catcher, but played only one year of rookie ball in the Gulf Coast League.6, Of German-Irish descent, Richie attended eight years of parochial school at St. Catherines but never played sports for the middle school. His shaky defense would eventually prompt a move to first base in later years. ''This is the last year of my contract. You see yourself at the end of May something like 11 games out of first place, and you wonder. At the end of the 69 season Hebner seemed in the running for Rookie of the Year. During that time, he produced a slash line of .458/.500/.771. In the bottom of the eighth, he atoned for his mistake by smashing a go-ahead homer off future Hall of Famer Juan Marichal that held up for a 2-1 win. The Cubs fared much better, winning the division and playing in their first postseason since 1945. What else? Danny Murtaugh retired as manager after the 1971 Series, and bench coach Bill Virdon took over. Though his macabre off-season job led to his Gravedigger nickname, teammates later tagged him as Hacker or Hack due to his exuberance at the plate. A healthy Hebner means much to the Cubs. 1969 Topps #82 Pirates 1969 Rookie Stars (Rich Hebner / Al Oliver) RS, RC : 1969-70 MLB/MLBPA Baseball Stars Photostamps #NNO Richie Hebner : 1970 O-Pee-Chee #264 Rich Hebner : 1970 Topps #264 Rich Hebner : 1970-71 Dayton Daily News (M137) #66 Richie Hebner DP Released: 6/11/1970, 8/11/1970 : 1970-71 Dayton Daily News (M137) #95 Richie Hebner . We have to stay away from injuries to key guys like Jody (Davis) and Ryne (Sandberg). After committing only nine errors in 72, Hebners concentration began to wane. His solid hitting (.336/.411/.456.) But, yes, Hebner is a positive influence on a ballclub. 65 Tom King, Hebner Still Telling It Like It Is, The Nashua Daily Telegraph (Nashua, NH), July 6, 2012: http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/sports/localsports/966877-457/hebner-still-telling-it-like-it-is.html. In his first year managing in 1988, Hebner won Manager of the Year with Myrtle Beach in the South Atlantic League. 63 David H. Lippman, personal email, March 3, 2017. During his hot streak, he drove in six runs in a game twice within 34 days. He recalled the costs that coaching imposed on his family: Ive missed a lot of proms and Little League games and recitals. My happiest time in baseball, he said, was in Philadelphia the last two years. Hebner was named manager of the Myrtle Beach Blue Jays in November 1987, and led the team to an 83-56 finish. }, Cronkite School at ASU ), November 1, 1979: P58. 7 Frank Wall, Profile Richie Hebner: Little League To The Majors, Norwood Messenger (Norwood, MA), April 9, 1969: 28. With the Giants leading 5-2, Hebner hit a three run home run off Gaylord Perry to tie the score. Instead, after the World Series, the Mets triggered a move that was best for the Mets and Richie, said his agent, Ed Kleven.40, While Hebner carved a jack olantern that Halloween, he got a call that created a bigger smile on his face than the one on the pumpkin; he was traded to Detroit for third baseman Phil Mankowski and outfielder Jerry Morales.41 Four days later Hebner married Patricia Downing of Boston.42, Some sources rate Hebner among the top 10 players never to make an All-Star team.43 44 In the first half of the 1980 season, he went on an RBI tear that he thought could have earned him his first spot in the Midsummer Classic. ''In fact, our kids to this day remember spending time with. The swap would move Hebner away from 2.5 million loyal fans to play before less than a million bitter critics. With Enos Cabell's acquisition during spring training 1982,[25] Hebner entered into a righty/lefty platoon with Cabell at first base. He was the batting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons. Seven Pirates hit .298 or better, including Hebner, who reached .300 for the second time. Finished 21st in voting for 1974 National League MVP for having .291 Batting Average (160 for 550), 97 Runs, 21 Doubles, 6 Triples, 18 Home Runs, 68 RBI, 60 Walks, .363 On base percentage, .449 Slugging Percentage, 247 Total Bases, 5 Sacrifice Hits, 7 Sacrifice Flies and 5 Intentional Walks in 146 Games. The Pirates clinched the pennant the next day as Hebner, Oliver, and Roberto Clemente each drove in three runs in a 9-5 win. I knew then the man upstairs liked us, and I don`t mean Dallas Green. He was the fourth of five boys born to William Hebner and his wife Margaret (Kinkenny). Hebner put up similar numbers in 1970 (.290 average, 11 home runs, 46 RBIs), but crushed Chicago Cubs pitching (.333 average, 3 home runs, 13 RBI in 15 games) to help his team capture the National League East by five games over their division rival. It was the 31st time this occurred in major league history. [May 2008]. Needing a change in scenery, Hebner opted to play out his contract and become a free agent at the end of the season. Help us build our profile of Richie Hebner! Her husband is Pat Hebner Richie Hebner Net Worth Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Both teams would eventually succumb the division to the New York Mets in 1973, but they would again find themselves in a tight race in 1974. Georgetown in the NCAA, Edmonton and Philly or Washington in the Stanley Cup finals, Celtics and Lakers in the NBA, Marvin Hagler over Thomas Hearns, I hope. And that`s enough.''. His first plate appearance produced a non-event due to a set of quirky circumstances. In 10 plate appearances he managed one hit, a sacrifice, and an RBI. [38] He was named the hitting coach for the Norfolk Tides on January 7, 2010;[39] he lasted one season in that capacity, as the Orioles declined to retain him on September 24. And he swung the heaviest bat in the majors, a 40-ouncer; some thought that led to his chronic back troubles.61 62, Adding to his intriguing background, from 1982 until its dissolution in 2007, Hebner acted as president of the South Norwood Tavern on Washington Street in Norwood. With the Mets trailing the Reds 5-2, Hebner led off the sixth inning with a walk. 55 Fred Mitchell, Cubs Boss Green Takes His Swings, Hebner Cut, Fontenot Demoted, Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL), April 2, 1986: 1. His batting average hovered below .200 for most of the first half of the season, inching just barely over the "Mendoza Line" (.206) when the players' strike came. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) Given the loss of Maury Wills in the expansion draft, the Pirates had a need for a new third baseman in 1969. I like coaching. Who Is Richie Hebner's Husband? ''It`s hard to repeat, but I see nothing here that says we can`t. Am I getting old?''. This time the Dodgers swept the Phils in three games. He hits from the left side, with power, and seldom gets cheated. In the top of the tenth, Hebner drove in Miguel Dilone for the only run of the game. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius More about Richie Hebner Photo Gallery Richie Hebner Richie Hebner Richie Hebner The Pirates' Jim Rooker and Cardinals' Lynn McGlothen both pitched masterfully, as the game headed into extra innings scoreless. The Pirates repeated as division champions to face the San Francisco Giants in the 1971 National League Championship Series. Hebner ended the season tied with Lee Mazzilli for the team lead in RBIs with 79. He ended the season with a career-high 82 RBIs and a respectable .826 OPS. 29 Jeff Schuler, Phillies, Dodgers Have Playoff History, Morning Call (Allentown, PA), October 8, 2008: C1. Wall recalled, We went to the Legion World Series in Wisconsin the following season (1987), and Blue Jays general manager Pat Gillick is there and sees Richie. Hebner struggled in 1975 with a career-low .246 average; he slugged below .400 for the first time (.392). 15 All minor-league statistics taken from Baseball-Reference, http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=hebner001ric (accessed January 13, 2015). He was known for working as a gravedigger at a cemetery run by his father and brother, Dennis, during the offseason. Youve really got to grind. Hebner will forever be remembered as being a grave digger in the off season, as stated on the back of his 1974 baseball card. This article provided much of the background on his youth sports and high school playing. 25 Ed Rose, Jr., Brown Backed Hebner Into Corner, Beaver County Times (Beaver, Pennsylvania), March 30, 1976: 51. I just like being in the game. His first career home run and triple came weeks later on May 4 when he roughed up right-hander Jim Mudcat Grant for three extra-base hits in Montreals old Jarry Park.18. But he was just as good on the diamond. (Reverse side of Topps baseball card.). He screamed, lunged toward Pallone, and covered home plate with dirt, before he was restrained and ejected. ''I've spent most of my life in this game, and I still enjoy it. Although Norwood was eliminated in the quarterfinals, Hebner was voted State tournament MVP in his senior year. 3. 60. The Cubs GM, Dallas Green, was not joking on April Fools Day when he gave Hebner his outright release.55, After 18 years, 1,908 games, and 6,144 at bats, Richie Hebner could now dig graves year round. Hell, Ive been in seven playoffs in 10 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, Hebner suffered his worst season as a Buc in 1976. Buy and Sell trading cards in both fixed & auction selling formats. Finished 21st in voting for 1974 National League MVP for having .291 Batting Average (160 for 550), 97 Runs, 21 Doubles, 6 Triples, 18 Home Runs, 68 RBI, 60 Walks, .363 On base percentage, .449 Slugging Percentage, 247 Total Bases, 5 Sacrifice Hits, 7 Sacrifice Flies and 5 Intentional Walks in 146 Games. With perennial All-Star and Gold Glove winner Mike Schmidt manning third base, the Phillies shifted Hebner (who had never excelled defensively at third base) across the diamond to first. Is it me? [1] The left-handed batting Hebner threw right-handed, and was originally a shortstop when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round (15 overall) of the 1966 MLB draft out of Norwood High School. Most times when he stepped into the batters box, he wiped off home plate whether it was dirty or not. It wasn't the most glamorous of transitions, but he had just bought a house that needed work, and his wife was expecting their first . The Bucs planned to sign Hebner to lead their bench for 1984, but that January he left the Pirates via free agency for the second time and signed with the Cubs. That goal has to be the biggest thrill of my life and I never expect another like it.9 Norwood retired Hebners number 18 in his honor. Thats exciting.31. [35], He returned to the Toronto Blue Jays organization in November 1992 as minor-league hitting instructor. Hebner was born in Brighton, Massachusetts, a neighborhood of Boston. He continues to drive a hearse for two funeral homes. Nothing is more important than family.64 As his coaching career wound down ,Hebner looked to continue ribbing family and friends with his grave humor, I should write a book. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 26 November. Five weeks later, he drove in another six-pack against Cleveland with a three-run double, two-run single, and a groundout. Richie Hebner Positions: Third Baseman and First Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: November 26, 1947 (Age: 75-028d) in Boston, MA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1971 World Series 20 20 3 18 3 2 10 18 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. On New Years Eve, Clemente perished in a plane crash trying to send relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua. Required fields are marked *. There`ll be no cable TV available. Then tragedy struck the entire Hebner clan in April of 2006. [21], Hebner began his Tiger career at third base, but was shifted back to first base when the Tigers traded away first baseman Jason Thompson. 32 Joseph Durso, Mets Chances Fade On Deal for Hebner, New York Times (New York, NY), March 9, 1979: A21. Richie Hebner, who never met a ballpark he didn`t like, reported late to the Cubs because of family affairs, but now he`s his usual self. Players who went through the 1976 season without signing a contract would be free agents the following year. He first negotiated with new Pirates GM Pete Peterson. Along with Al Oliver, he formed a much-heralded rookie duo for the team. It would be his last good season in Pittsburgh. This one, however, was a meaningless three-run dinger in an 11-3 loss in Game Two. As a freshman, he started at shortstop and excelled all four years for the Mustangs. By early August the struggling Tigers lost interest in the aging veteran and designated him for assignment. At the December 20 deadline, Hebner accepted the teams offer of salary arbitration, but soon settled. He committed only nine errors while bumping up his fielding percentage from the .940s to a career high .969, which remains a Pirate record for a third baseman.21. ), March 5, 1995: B4. Not Richie. 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