Russ Ford
1883–1960 (age 77)
Biography
Russ Ford earned acclaim as a pitcher for the New York Highlanders in the early 1900s, baffling batters with clever breaking balls and a competitive spirit that marked him as one of the era's intriguing personalities.
After his major league career, he continued to share his knowledge of the game in local leagues and youth programs, keeping alive a love of baseball that endures at Leak Cemetery.