William Russell is an American former Negro league pitcher who played in the 1940s.
Russell played for the New York Black Yankees in 1944. In three recorded appearances on the mound, he posted a 5.87 ERA over 7.2 innings.
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“He told me he couldn't wait for the basketball season to end, so he could go back to baseball and get out of shape.”
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William Russell is an American former Negro league pitcher who played in the 1940s.
Russell played for the New York Black Yankees in 1944. In three recorded appearances on the mound, he posted a 5.87 ERA over 7.2 innings.
William Russell is an American former Negro league pitcher who played in the 1940s.
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