About John Russell
Lived 1895 – 1930 (aged 35). John Russell was an American baseball player.
John Albert Russell (October 20, 1895 – November 19, 1930) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in six games for Brooklyn Robins in the 1917 and 1918 seasons and then in fifteen games for the Chicago White Sox in 1921–1922.
In 1918 Russell served in the military during World War I. He died on November 19, 1930. He was interred at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Russell?
American baseball pitcher, born 1895
When was John Russell born?
John Russell was born on 20 October 1895 in San Mateo.
When did John Russell die?
John Russell died on 19 November 1930 in Ely.
What was John Russell's occupation?
John Russell was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Russell?
John Russell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Russell (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Russell. https://biography.guide/john-russell-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-russell-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-russell-baseball-player/.
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