<![CDATA[Deadspin: Paul Richardson]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: Paul Richardson]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/paul richardson http://deadspin.com/tag/paul richardson <![CDATA[ ESPN Wisely Addresses Its HR Department ]]> pickles.jpgThe big Harold Reynolds court case isn't coming to trial until, sheesh, 2013, but that doesn't mean that ESPN isn't arming itself against future trouble: They've got a new HR guy.

The guy's name is Paul Richardson, and he used to be at Universal McCann, whatever that is. The real point: Does he know how to handle a potential — oh, OK: inevitable — sexual harassment complaint better than James Dolan? It would seem so.

Richardson began his career 22 years ago as an attorney before transitioning to the human resources field. Since then, he has held executive human resource positions at a wide array of media companies, including those focused on television and film production, digital media development, publishing, marketing and sales and other media platforms. At Universal McCann, he was responsible for overseeing all human resource functions for 72 offices and approximately 3,000 employees worldwide.

Yes, but ... can he define what makes a leader? Keep those memos coming, Paul!

New ESPN Hire To Lay Down The Law [Awful Announcing]

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Deadspin-301849 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:35:07 EDT Leitch http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=301849&view=rss&microfeed=true
<![CDATA[ Shuffling Off the Mortal Casio Coil ]]> philliesorgan.jpgInteresting(but sad) story about retiring Philadelphia Phillies' organist Paul Richardson who's apparently played his last dwink-dwunk-dunh-dunh and been quietly phased out of Citizen's Bank Ballpark activities in the age of "Who Let the Dogs Out?". Richardson reminisces about the good ol' days at Connie Mack and his 1980 World Series ring he received from Tug McGraw. In recent seasons, he's been relegated to some sort of cage area where visitors to the ballpark can walk by and wave to him playing his little organ for no one.

Also, according to the story, Richardson was a big hit with local female church organists who came by in droves to have their picture taken with him. Studly.

Thankfully, you can purchase Paul's CD if you want to hear his stirring rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" on his album "Frisky." Or you can just have your five-year-old niece play it for you over the phone. Your call.

Phillies Organist Retires After 35 Years [AP]
Paul Richardson's CD Store

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Deadspin-156000 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:34:15 EST Leitch http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=156000&view=rss&microfeed=true