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 Although best known as the deputy on Bonanza (1959) and Robert in The Magnificent Seven (1960), Russell was also well-known on a national level as the owner of the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club. Helming the only independent team in the Class-A Northwest League, Russell was an innovator. Before Bull Durham (1988), there were the Mavericks. Russell kept a 30-man roster because he believed that some of the players deserved to have one last season. His motto was one 3-letter word. Not WIN, although the Mavericks did just that. No, the word was FUN. He created a park that kept all corporate sponsorship outside the gates, hired the first female general-manager in professional baseball, and the the next year hired the first Asian-American GM/Manager. That season his team set a record for the highest attendance in minor-league history and went on to win the pennant. Ex-major leaguers and never-weres who couldn't stop playing the game flocked to his June tryouts, which were always open to anyone who showed up. Players from as far away as France and Cape Town would head to Portland for a chance with Russell's Mavericks.
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Although best known as the deputy on Bonanza (1959) and Robert in The Magnificent Seven (1960), Russell was also well-known on a national level as the owner of the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club. Helming the only independent team in the Class-A Northwest League, Russell was an innovator. Before Bull Durham (1988), there were the Mavericks. Russell kept a 30-man roster because he believed that some of the players deserved to have one last season. His motto was one 3-letter word. Not WIN, although the Mavericks did just that. No, the word was FUN. He created a park that kept all corporate sponsorship outside the gates, hired the first female general-manager in professional baseball, and the the next year hired the first Asian-American GM/Manager. That season his team set a record for the highest attendance in minor-league history and went on to win the pennant. Ex-major leaguers and never-weres who couldn't stop playing the game flocked to his June tryouts, which were always open to anyone who showed up. Players from as far away as France and Cape Town would head to Portland for a chance with Russell's Mavericks.
Tivia:
Father of Kurt Russell and Jill Russell.In Elvis (1979), his son Kurt Russell played Elvis Presley while he played his father Vernon Presley.In Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) about the life of lawman Wyatt Earp, Bing plays a bartender. In Tombstone (1993), Bing's son Kurt Russell, portrays Wyatt Earp. Kurt's son with actress Goldie Hawn is named Wyatt.Bing was born Neil Oliver Russell, the son of Ruth Stewart (Vogel) and Warren Oliver Russell. He was of English, German, Scottish, and Irish descent.Grandfather of actor Wyatt Russell, Phronsie Franco, Boston Russell, and Matt Franco.Grandfather of filmmakers Chapman Way, Maclain Way and musician Brocker Way; and former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco.Ex-father-in-law of actor/producer Larry Franco and Season Hubley. |
| Name: |
Bing Russell |
Type: |
Actor,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:56:22 |
| Height: |
5' 11' (1.80 m) |
| Biography: |
Although best known as the deputy on Bonanza (1959) and Robert in The Magnificent Seven (1960), Russell was also well-known on a national level as the owner of the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club. Helming the only independent team in the Class-A Nor |
| Trivia: |
Father of Kurt Russell and Jill Russell.In Elvis (1979), his son Kurt Russell played Elvis Presley while he played his father Vernon Presley.In Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) about the life of lawman Wyatt Earp, Bing plays a bartender. In Tombstone (1993), Bing's son Kurt Russell, portrays Wyatt Earp. Kurt's son with actress Goldie Hawn is named Wyatt.Bing was born Neil Oliver Russell, the son of Ruth Stewart (Vogel) and Warren Oliver Russell. He was of English, German, Scottish, and Irish descent.Grandfather of actor Wyatt Russell, Phronsie Franco, Boston Russell, and Matt Franco.Grandfather of filmmakers Chapman Way, Maclain Way and musician Brocker Way; and former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco.Ex-father-in-law of actor/producer Larry Franco and Season Hubley. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer |
| Others works: |
(1961) Unsold pilot: He and Slim Pickens starred in a pilot for an adventure series set in the Pacific Northwest called "Loggers". |
| Spouse: |
Louise Julia Crone (October 5, 1946 - April 8, 2003) (his death, 4 children) |
| Children: |
Jill RussellJodie RussellJamie RussellKurt Russell |
| Relatives: |
Wyatt Russell (Grandchild) |
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