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Russell William Ford (April 25, 1883 – January 24, 1960) was a Canadian-American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Highlanders / Yankees of the American League from 1909 to 1913 and for the Buffalo Buffeds / Blues of the Federal League in 1914 and 1915.
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- April 25, 1883
The first player born in the western Canadian province of Manitoba to reach the major leagues, Russ Ford burst into the spotlight in 1910, winning 26 games for the New York Highlanders with a baffling new pitch never before seen in professional baseball.
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May 5, 2023 · After starting the season 0-7, the 36-year-old side-armer had gotten back on track by winning his last four decisions. Ford was victimized for an unearned run in the top of the first. Leadoff batter George Stone walked and took off for second as Roy Hartzell bunted to the left side of the infield.
Russ Ford Bio. Fullname: Russell William Ford; Born: 4/25/1883 in Brandon, MB, Canada; Debut: 4/28/1909; Died: 1/24/1960; Relationship(s): brother of Gene Ford
Nov 14, 2023 · Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #79 Russ Ford. With the help of some trickeration, Ford shone brightly for a couple incredible seasons. By Matt Ferenchick @MattF15 Nov 14, 2023, 12:00pm EST ...
Jan 5, 2022 · Russ Ford in his follow-through after a pitch. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Most of Ford’s success could be attributed to his emery pitch which he declined to talk about until almost two decades after his last big league game.
