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John Russell Q&A
Bucs manager looks at 2009 Pirates.
-by PiratesDugout.com Dec 15, 2008
Russell Raring To Go
New Pirates skipper anxious for spring training to start.
-by PiratesDugout.com Jan 18, 2008
Scranton, Reading Get New Managers
John Russell officially rejoins the organization, while P.J. Forbes climbs higher.
-by PhillyBaseballNews.com Nov 5, 2005

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John Russell
Position: Mgr.
Date of Birth: 01/05/1961
Birthplace: Oklahoma City,  OK
High School: Norman HS
(Norman, OK)
College: Oklahoma


Biography:
  • Named manager of the Red Barons on November 4, 2005.
  • Career Notes

  • Spent three seasons (2003-2005) as the Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach and catching instructor.
  • Interviewed with the Phillies for their vacant manager's position after the 2000 season.
  • Spent eight seasons as a minor league manager in the Minnesota Twins organization.
  • Was named the 2002 Minor League Manager of the Year and Best Managerial Prospect by Baseball America.
  • Led the 2002 Edmonton Trappers to the Pacific Coast League Championship.
  • Was named the Eastern League's Top Managerial Prospect by Baseball America in 1998.
  • Led New Britian to the 1998 Eastern League Championship.
  • Played for the Phillies (1984-1988), Atlanta (1989) and Texas (1990-1993).
  • Selected by the Phillies in the first round of the 1982 Draft.