Russ Van Atta Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 184 Born: Thursday, June 21, 1906 in Augusta, NJ USA Died: 10 10 1986 in Andover, NJ USA Debut: 4/25/1933 Last Game: 5/11/1939 Full Name: Russell Van Atta
On April 25, 1933, rookie Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees at Griffith Stadium. Van Atta pitches a five-hit shutout against the Washington Senators and collects four singles in four at-bats. Yankee outfielder Earle Combs adds five hits in the Yankees’ 16-0 win. The 26-year-old southpaw will finish…
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