Hardy Richardson from the Chronology

Sep 9, 1886 - In the first of a 3-game series in Chicago‚ Detroit‚ batting last‚ beats the White Stockings‚ 8-3‚ ending the Whites' 12-game win streak. Hardy Richardson has 3 triples.

Nov 19, 1885 - At an NL meeting‚ it is decided that Buffalo's "Big Four" (Dan Brouthers‚ Hardy Richardson‚ Jack Rowe‚ and Deacon White) can play in Detroit next season.

Sep 19, 1885 - Buffalo's "Big Four" (Dan Brouthers‚ Hardy Richardson‚ Jack Rowe‚ and Deacon White) are to play for Detroit today‚ but NL prexy Young orders umpire Bob Ferguson to forfeit the game to New York. Detroit withdraws the players‚ and they are forced to play out the season with Buffalo.

Jul 17, 1883 - Buffalo pummels last place Philadelphia‚ 21-6‚ led by 5 hits by both Jim O'Rourke and Hardy Richardson.