Lena Blackburne

Russell Aubrey "Slats" Blackburne (October 23, 1886 – February 28, 1968) was a professional baseball player. He was born in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. He stood 5'11" and weighed 160 pounds, batting and throwing right-handed. He played in the major leagues from 1910 through 1929, primarily with the Chicago White Sox in the AL. His broader professional career spanned 1908 to 1932. He also managed in the majors from 1928 to 1929. He is pictured on T206 White Border. He died on February 28, 1968 in Riverside, New Jersey. He is buried at Morgan Cemetery in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.