J. R. Richard James Rodney Richard ( born March 7 , 1950 ) is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career , from 1971 to 1980 , with the Houston Astros .
J. R. Richard James Rodney `` J. R. '' Richard ( born March 7 , 1950 ) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Houston Astros .