About Rip Russell Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Rip Russell:
Rip Russell (full name: Glen David Russell; no nicknames) played first baseman, third baseman and second baseman from 1939 until 1947 for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox. He played for the Cubs from 1939 - 1942 and Red Sox from 1946 - 1947. Over 6 seasons, he played 425 games, hit 29 home runs, drove in 133 runs, and stole 4 bases. Born on January 26, 1915 in Los Angeles, CA, Russell stood 6' 1" and weighed 180 lb. He attended Bell (Bell, CA) (All Transactions) high school. His debut was on May 5, 1939 and he played his final game on July 13, 1947. Common misspellings of his name include Glen David Rip Russell.