• Card series: Beginnings: 1880's
• City: Detroit
• Team: Wolverines
• League: National League

Abram Harding Richardson (1855-1931). Primarily a 2nd baseman, Hardy played every position at one time or another, even going 3-0 as a pitcher. Playing for 6 different teams over 14 professional seasons, Hardy was an excellent hitter who retired with a .299 lifetime average. Hardy’s best season was 1890 when he hit .326, scored 126 Runs, knocked in 146 runs & stole 42 bases.

• Once hit a home run because the outfielder could not find the ball in the tall grass
• Bill James ranks him as the 39th best 2nd baseman all-time