The “Polish Prince” Richie Zisk was wildly popular during his one season in Chicago, slugging home runs for the 1977 South Side Hit Men.
Remember that guy?
Zisk was born February 6, 1949 in Brooklyn. He’d end up second all-time among Major Leaguers born on February 6 – only 507 behind Babe Ruth. He attended Parsippany High School in New Jersey, where he was All-State in baseball, All-County in basketball, and he even played soccer. While he was drafted by the Pirates out of high school in the 3rd round in 1967, he found time to attend Seton Hall University.