Allen Russell

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Given name: Allen Russell
Nicknames: Rubberarm
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 165 lbs
Bats/Throws: B / R
Born: Jul 31, 1893 in Baltimore, MD
Died: Oct 20, 1972 in Baltimore, MD (79 years old)
Debut: Sep 13, 1915

Allan E. "Rubberarm" Russell (July 31, 1893 – October 20, 1972) was an American 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.

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.