Murray Richardson was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1927. Richardson played professionally in the Dodgers organization in the late 1940s and early ’50s. Locally, he played in Carman, Minot, McConnell, Hamiota, Virden, and The Pas. Richardson helped organize the Oil Dome League while acting as Virden’s Athletic Director (1958-67). He also served as Recreation/Athletic Director in North Battleford and Hamiota.