Ab Richardson was born in McConnell, Manitoba in 1910. Richardson pitched for McConnell, Bradwardine, and Hartney before becoming an umpire, where he made his lasting mark on the game. Richardson was umpire-in-chief for the Manitoba Senior Baseball League (MSBL) for several seasons, and he conducted countless umpiring clinics. He was also president of the MSBL in 1966, ’69, and ’70. Richardson was recognized for his tremendous dedication to baseball through his Honourary Life membership in the MSBL and his induction into the Manitoba Baseball Association Honour Society in 1971.
