Allen Russell
Allan Russell | |
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![]() Russell in 1924 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Baltimore, Maryland,U.S. | July 31, 1893|
Died:October 20, 1972 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 79)|
Batted:Both Threw:Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 13, 1915, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 19, 1925, for the Washington Senators | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 71–76 |
Earned run average | 3.52 |
Strikeouts | 603 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Allan E. "Rubberarm" Russell(July 31, 1893 – October 20, 1972) was an American professionalbaseball player.He was a right-handedpitcherover parts of 11 seasons (1915–1925) with theNew York Yankees,Boston Red SoxandWashington Senators.For his career, he compiled a 71–76 record in 345 appearances, with a 3.52earned run averageand 603strikeouts.Russell played on the1924 World Serieschampion Senators, making one appearance in theWorld Series,giving up one run over threeinningsof work.
He was aspitballpitcher who was allowed to throw the pitch after it was banned following the 1920 season. He was one of 17 pitchers exempt from the rule change.
He was born and later died inBaltimore, Maryland,at the age of 79. His brotherLefty Russellalso playedMajor League Baseball.
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- 1893 births
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- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from Baltimore
- New York Yankees players
- Boston Red Sox players
- Washington Senators (1901–1960) players
- Altoona Rams players
- Reading Pretzels players
- Baltimore Orioles (International League) players
- Wilmington Chicks players
- Richmond Climbers players
- Reading Keystones players
- Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
- Newark Bears (International League) players
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