Dick Adkins

Details
Stats
Game Logs
Given name: Richard Earl Adkins
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Shortstop
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 165 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Mar 3, 1920 in Electra, TX
Died: Sep 12, 1955 in Electra, TX (35 years old)
Debut: Sep 19, 1942

Richard Earl Adkins (March 3, 1920 – September 12, 1955) was an American professional baseball player. He was a shortstop for one season (1942) with the Philadelphia Athletics. For his career, he compiled a .143 batting average in 7 at-bats.

He was born and later died in Electra, Texas at the age of 35 after a short battle with brain cancer.