Allen Russell

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Allan Russell
Russell in 1924
Pitcher
Born:(1893-07-31)July 31, 1893 Baltimore, Maryland,U.S.
Died:October 20, 1972(1972-10-20)(aged 79) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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
Teams
New York Yankees(1915–1919) Boston Red Sox(1919–1922) Washington Senators(1923–1925)
Career highlights and awards
World Serieschampion (1924)

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.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders

External links

• Media related toAllen Russellat Wikimedia Commons

• Career statistics and player information fromBaseball Reference,orBaseball Reference (Minors)