Richard Bernard Littlefield (March 18, 1926 – November 20, 1997) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for nine teams between 1950 and 1958. March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... mcv ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1950 throughout the world. ... The following are the events of the year 1958 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ...

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he died there at age 71. Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Government  - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area  - City  143. ...

He is famous for having been traded (along with $30,000 cash) to the Brooklyn Dodgers for Jackie Robinson on December 13, 1956. ^[1] However, Robinson refused to report to the Giants, choosing instead to retire, and the trade was voided.

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• Baseball-Reference.com - career statistics and analysis