A fine-fielding, regular Pirate outfielder from 1943 to 1947, Russell hit a career-high .312 in 1944. In a 1945 game, he had a home run disallowed when a baserunning teammate called time to tie a shoelace, and the pitcher, not hearing, delivered.
A fine-fielding, regular Pirate outfielder from 1943 to 1947, Russell hit a career-high .312 in 1944. In a 1945 game, he had a home run disallowed when a baserunning teammate called time to tie a shoelace, and the pitcher, not hearing, delivered.
