As the Cubs’ rookie first baseman in 1939, Russell batted .273 with 79 RBI. Injuries marred his next two seasons, but in 1942 he led the NL with 31 pinch-hitting appearances. In 1946-47 he was a part-time third baseman for the Red Sox.
As the Cubs’ rookie first baseman in 1939, Russell batted .273 with 79 RBI. Injuries marred his next two seasons, but in 1942 he led the NL with 31 pinch-hitting appearances. In 1946-47 he was a part-time third baseman for the Red Sox.
