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Francis C. Richter
Born(1854-01-26)January 26, 1854
Philadelphia
DiedFebruary 12, 1926(1926-02-12) (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OccupationJournalist, Editor
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAmerican
GenreNews Paper Journalism
SubjectSports
Notable worksHistory and Records of Baseball, Sporting Life
Notable awardsHonor Rolls of Baseball

Francis Charles Richter (January 26, 1854 – February 12, 1926) was an American journalist who served as founder and editor of Sporting Life from its inception to its demise, and editor of the Reach Guide from its inception in 1901. Richter died the day after completing the 1926 edition of the Reach Guide. As a writer and associate of baseball officials, he was influential in the early development of the game.

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