New Ulm HALL OF FAME Member

John (Hans) Richter

Non-Player (Board Member, Supporter)

Selected 1992

          Baseball and it's need for money have gone together a long time for John (Hans) Richter, one of three non-players nominated for the fourth class of the New Ulm Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame.

          Richter got into baseball when the board was broke, and he had to make a deal to pay off one of its creditors with money from the next year.

          That event started a 16-year term on the board, one of the longest in board history, and involved Hans in practically all the phases of the game. He served 10 years as a Tomahawk League representative or alternate and also served two years as an Ara Wilson League representative.

          Pounding the payment for donations and season ticket sales was an annual event for Richter, even after he got off the board.

          Much of his time was also spent in the concession stand and in stocking the beer coolers on game days.

          Richter served as president and vice president for 2 1/2 years each during his time on the board from 1966-1978 and again from 1980-82.