Russ Nixon
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Played American Legion Baseball: Post 50, Cincinnati (reached ALWS in 1951, won 1952 ALWS)
George W. Rulon Player of the Year: 1952
MLB career: 13 seasons as player with Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox; 5 seasons as manager with Cincinnati Reds ad Atlanta Braves
MLB highlights: one-time World Series champion as coach