Bob Richards

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bob Richards
Occupation	American athlete
Date Of Birth	Jan 10, 1956(1956-01-10)
Age	68
Birthplace	Bloomfield
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Capricorn

Bob Richards Biography

Bob Richards is one of the most popular and richest American athlete who was born on January 10, 1956 in Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States. Robert “Bob” Richards (January 10, 1956 – March 23, 1994), born Robert L. Schwartz, was a popular personality on KSDK in St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked as chief meteorologist in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was born and grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He attended Pennsylvania State University. Richards began his career as a meteorologist at WATE-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee before leaving to join The Weather Channel in Atlanta. While at WATE, he earned the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society.

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Bob Richards Net Worth

Bob Richards is one of the richest American athlete from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bob Richards 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Because of the Weather Channel’s connection to its founder John Coleman, former chief meteorologist and weather forecaster for ABC’s Good Morning America, Richards occasionally filled in on that show’s morning broadcasts. Later he moved on to the short-lived Satellite News Channel, before joining KSDK in 1983.

Richards’ death resulted from a plane crash, which is thought to have been suicide due to his anxiety over an alleged extra-marital affair that was increasingly becoming public knowledge. After a radio interview with his former girlfriend, who provided messages he had left on her phone answering machine, aired on The Steve and DC Morning Show, Richards was despondent. On the night of March 23, 1994, Richards took off from Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri, and flew his plane, a Piper Cherokee into the ground.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bob Richards height 5 ft 10 in Bobby weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bob Richards Dating?

According to our records, Bob Richards is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Bob Richards’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Bobby Ranked on the list of most popular American athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bob Richards celebrates birthday on January 10 of every year.

Is Reverend Bob Richards still alive?

Bob Richards
Born| February 20, 1926 Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Political party| Populist (1984–1996) American Freedom (2010–present)

Where does Bob Richards live now?

Bob Richards, an Olympic pole-vaulting champion now living in Waco, has bought another local golf course — Twin Rivers Golf Club.

Why did Bob Richards commit suicide?

Later he moved on to the short-lived Satellite News Channel before joining KSDK in 1983. Richards’ death resulted from a plane crash, which is thought to have been suicide due to his anxiety over an alleged extra-marital affair that was increasingly becoming public knowledge.

Who was Reverend Bob Richards?

Bob Richards, byname of Robert Eugene Richards, (born February 20, 1926, Champaign, Illinois, U.S.), American athlete, the first pole-vaulter to win two Olympic gold medals. Sportswriters called him “the Vaulting Vicar” because he was an ordained minister.

Who was Bob Richards girlfriend?

The woman, Donna L. Henry , said the two had dated last summer.