American poet. Work combined a deep interest in form with a passionate desire to confront the horrors of 20th century history, in WW2, in which he fought, & the Holocaust a recurrent themes in his work

Richard Francis Sipek Bats: Left , Throws: Right Height: 5' 9' , Weight: 170 lb. Born: January 16, 1923 in Chicago, IL (All Transactions)Debut: April 28, 1945 Final Game: September 29, 1945 Died: July 17, 2005 in Quincy, IL