Home / Athletes / J. R. Richard J. R. Richard 1950 – 2021 Athletes Athletes, Baseball Biography J. R. Richard (1950–2021) was an American baseball player. Born March 7, 1950 in Vienna. Died August 4, 2021 in Houston of COVID-19. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More athletes → Mel Patton 1924 – 2014 Athletes Nikolai Volkoff 1947 – 2018 Athletes Tommy Clare 1865 – 1929 Athletes Stan Alexander 1905 – 1961 Athletes