Allen Russell

Allan E. "Rubberarm" Russell (July 31, 1893 – October 20, 1972) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of 11 seasons (1915–1925) with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and 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.

For the giant sequoia, see Allen Russell (tree). For the footballer, see Allan Russell.
Allan E. Russell
Russell in 1924
Pitcher
Born: (1893-07-31)July 31, 1893
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died: October 20, 1972(1972-10-20) (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 record71-76 (.483)
Earned run average3.52
Strikeouts603
Teams
Career highlights and awards

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.

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