sentences:  As a rookie in 1964, Richardson made a substantial contribution to the eventual National League and 1964 World Series champion Cardinals.After a stellar 9–3 record and 1.55 earned run average for the Triple-A Jacksonville Suns, he was recalled by the Cardinals and made his major league debut as a starting pitcher against the first-place Philadelphia Phillies on July 26 at Connie Mack Stadium.Richardson responded with a complete game, 6–1 victory in which he gave up only five hits and three bases on balls.