J R Richard Stoke
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Ā J.R. RichardĀ collapses from a stroke while working out at the Astrodome

1980 – J.R. RichardĀ collapses from a stroke while working out at the Astrodome. He is rushed to Methodist Hospital where surgery saves his life. His distracted teammates lose in Philadelphia, 6-4. Richard would never regain the coordination needed to resume his career.Ā