He played for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Doves and Philadelphia Phillies.

Richie signed to play for the Tri-State League's Williamsport team in 1906.

[1] Richie was a gifted musician and minstrel show performer during his playing career.

Minstrel entertainer George "Honey Boy" Evans practiced with the Phillies in spring training in 1908.

Richie brought his instruments to Savannah, Georgia where the team trained, and he and Evans organized the other players into a minstrel troupe for evening entertainment.