Researching Russ Meers
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 317 people with the Meers surname? In that year Meers was ranked number 3262 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Russ means "Form of RUSSELL. red-haired" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Russ Meers and the Meers Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 291 people with the Meers surname in the UK? Meers is now ranked number 3768 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Russ Meers
Russ Meers
Russell Harlan Meers (November 28, 1918 – November 16, 1994), nicknamed "Babe", was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1941, 1946–47.
Meers made his major league debut for the 1941 Chicago Cubs on the final day of the season. In 1942 he was sent down to the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association. During the season, Meers joined the Navy where he spent more than three years serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Meers rejoined the Cubs after the war, pitching during the 1946 and 1947 seasons.
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