Allen Russell
| Allan Russell | |
|---|---|
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| Died: October 20, 1972 (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 |
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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 professional
Washington Senators. For his career, he compiled a 71–76 record in 345 appearances, with a 3.52 earned run average and 603 strikeouts. Russell played on the 1924 World Series champion Senators, making one appearance in the World Series, giving up one run over three innings
of work.
He was a spitball pitcher 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 in
Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 79. His brother Lefty Russell also played Major League Baseball
.
See also
External links
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