Jack Russell (baseball)

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Jack Russell
Pitcher
Born: October 24, 1905
Paris, Texas
Died: November 3, 1990 (aged 85)
Clearwater, Florida
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 1926
for the Boston Red Sox
Final game
August 7, 1940
for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career statistics
Pitching record     85-141
Earned run average     4.46
Strikeouts     418
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • American League pennant: 1933
  • National League pennant: 1938
  • American League All-Star: 1934
  • Led AL in Walks/9IP (1.58) in 1929
  • Led AL in Saves in 1933 (13) and 1934 (7)
  • Led AL in Games (54) in 1934

Jack Erwin Russell (August 24, 1905 - November 3, 1990) was a Major League Baseball player from 1926 to 1940 for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals. Russell was mainly a pitcher and his career marks were 85 wins, 141 losses, and a 4.46 ERA.

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