New Ulm HALL OF FAME Member

Duane (Bud) Richter

Non-Player (Officer, Director)

Selected 1991

          Richter started his career as a scoreboard operator and advanced to the job of treasurer and the longest term on the board of directors. This service prompted the selection of Duane (Bud) Richter to the New Ulm Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.

          Bud served 23 consecutive years on the board, the longest term for any individual in the 52-year history of the New Ulm Baseball Association.

          Richter was elected to the board in 1965 and served as secretary for four years, as Vice President in 1970, and then as treasurer from 1971 to 1987. The string of 17 years is the longest anyone has held the office of treasurer in Association history.

          Because of his position as treasurer, Richter was usually involved in jobs related to finances, including those in concessions relating to finance.

          For many years, Richter was the scorer and PA announcer both in games here and for other out-of-town events in baseball.

          He served as a league representative, and he continued to be involved in state tournament bids after he retired from the board.  Richter served as treasurer for Johnson Park's 50th Anniversary Commemoration and also personally supported other baseball activities.

          As a youngster, Richter played on three New Ulm midget and junior teams which reached the finals of state tournaments.