Russell Charles Meyer (Rowdy or The Mad Monk)
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 175 lb.
Born: October 25, 1923 in Peru, IL
Signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent in 1942.
(All Transactions)
Debut: September 13, 1946 (Age 22)
vs. PHI 3.0 IP, 4 H, 4 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER
Teams (by GP): Phillies/Dodgers/Cubs/Athletics/RedSox/... 1946-1959
Final Game: June 28, 1959 (Age 35)
vs. WSH 0.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Died: November 16, 1997 in Oglesby, IL
Buried: Peru City Cemetery, Peru, IL
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