J. R. Richard (1950–2021)

Not much depth to it, but it is apparent from reading the book that J.R. was really a very simple man. He did have a good deal of pride, but otherwise seemed to be a truly good (albeit naive) person. At some point, I thought he might have protested just a wee little bit much that he had no animosity towards the Astros for how they dealt with him both before and after the stroke, but I certainly wouldn't blame him. In some ways, I wish I could have a life as uncomplicated as his ended up being ... God, fishing and Lula were all he needed.… (meer)