About Russ Young
Lived 1902 – 1984 (aged 81). Russ Young was an American baseball player and american football player.
Russell Charles Young (September 15, 1902 – May 13, 1984) was an American professional baseball catcher. He played part of one season in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Browns in 1931. He was a switch hitter and threw right-handed. He was 6'0" and weighed 175 lbs. Young also played 4 games at fullback for the Dayton Triangles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1925.
Young had an extensive career in minor league baseball, spanning eighteen seasons from 1923-40. He played most of his career with the minor league Milwaukee Brewers, for whom he played in all but two seasons from 1923-34.
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Who was Russ Young?
American baseball player (1902-1984)
When was Russ Young born?
Russ Young was born on 15 September 1902 in Bryan.
When did Russ Young die?
Russ Young died on 13 May 1984 in Roseville.
What was Russ Young's occupation?
Russ Young was a baseball player and american football player.
What nationality was Russ Young?
Russ Young was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russ Young. https://biography.guide/russ-young/
MLA: "Russ Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russ-young/.
Chicago: "Russ Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/russ-young/.
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