Career
Russell played for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League and the Texas Rangers, Oakland A"s, Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians, all of the American League. He began his career as a starting pitcher with the Reds and Rangers, but was later converted into a closer. A two-time American League All-Star in 1988 and 1989, Russell finished his Major League career with 186 career saves.
Rolaids Relief Manitoba Award.
Russell"s son, James Russell, made the Opening Day roster of the Chicago Cubs in 2010. In 2014 he became the pitching coach for the Grand Prairie AirHogs.