Russ Van Atta Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Russ Van Atta Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Russ Van Atta:

Russ Van Atta (full name: Russell Van Atta; Sheriff) played pitcher from 1933 until 1939 for the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns. He played for the Yankees from 1933 - 1935 and Browns from 1935 - 1939. Over 7 seasons, he started 76 games, won 33 games, struck out 339 batters, and had a 5.60 ERA. Born on June 21, 1906 in Augusta, NJ, Atta stood 6' 0" and weighed 184 lb. He attended Augusta (Augusta, NJ) high school. His debut was on April 25, 1933 and he played his final game on May 11, 1939. Common misspellings of his name include Russ Russell Sheriff Van vanatta Atta.