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Appearances
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Henry Russell born?
John Henry Russell was born on February 24, 1898.
Where was John Henry Russell born?
John Henry Russell was born in Dolcito, AL.
How tall was John Henry Russell?
John Henry Russell was 5-9 (175 cm) tall.
How much did John Henry Russell weigh when playing?
John Henry Russell weighed 148 lbs (67 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did John Henry Russell play?
John Henry Russell played 11 seasons.
Is John Henry Russell in the Hall of Fame?
John Henry Russell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did John Henry Russell play?
John Henry Russell was a Second Baseman and Third Baseman.
How many hits did John Henry Russell have?
John Henry Russell had 704 hits over his career.
How many home runs did John Henry Russell have?
John Henry Russell had 28 home runs over his career.
What was John Henry Russell's average?
John Henry Russell had a .278 average over his career.
How many teams has John Henry Russell played for?
John Henry Russell played for 7 teams; the Memphis Red Sox, St. Louis Stars, Indianapolis ABCs, Cleveland Cubs, Detroit Wolves, Pittsburgh Crawfords and Cleveland Red Sox.
How many World Series has John Henry Russell won?
John Henry Russell never won a World Series.
When did John Henry Russell retire?
John Henry Russell last played in 1934.
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