Francis Richter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francis Richter

American baseball writer and editor

Date of Birth: 26-Jan-1854

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 12-Feb-1926

Profession: editor, journalist, sportswriter, newspaper editor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Francis C.
Richter (January 26, 1854 – February 12, 1926) was an American journalist who served as founder and editor of Sporting Life from its inception to its demise, and editor of the Reach Guide from its inception in 1901.
Richter died the day after completing the 1926 edition of the Reach Guide.
As a writer and associate of baseball officials, he was influential in the early development of the game.