1980 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Milton Richman

A brief effort as a minor league infielder provided Milton Richman common ground for establishing a unique rapport with ballplayers.

His longtime tenure with UPI was marked by his top reputation as a consistently hard working story breaker and as a scrupulously honest and fair newspaperman.

Richman was a man of great depth, warmth and integrity, and was always willing to share with others.

Sartorially correct, soft-spoken and articulate, Richman's byline was a symbol of thorough and accurate reporting for many decades.

Richman passed away on June 9, 1986.

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BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

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1980 BBWAA Career Excellence Award Winner Joe Reichler

BBWAA Career Excellence Award

For meritorious contributions to baseball writing.

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Hall of Fame Awards

Frick (broadcasters), BBWAA Career Excellence (writers) and O'Neil (lifetime achievement)

Ford C. Frick Award

For broadcasters' contributions to baseball.

Buck O'Neil Award

For lifetime achievement.