Lena Blackburne
| Lena Blackburne | |
|---|---|
| Infielder / Coach / Manager | |
| Born: October 23, 1886 Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: February 29, 1968 (aged 81) Riverside Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 14, 1910, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 5, 1929, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .214 |
| Home runs | 4 |
| Runs batted in | 139 |
| Games managed | 232 |
| Managerial record | 99–133 |
| Winning % | .427 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
As player
As coach As manager | |
Russell Aubrey "Lena" Blackburne (October 23, 1886 – February 29, 1968) was an American baseball infielder, manager, coach, and scout in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is best known for the creation of his baseball rubbing mud, used to remove the finish on new baseballs and give better grip and control to the pitcher.