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Russ Leger
Russ Leger was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1923. Elmwood was home until 1935 when the family moved to Burchard, Nebraska. The 6'4" right-hander pitched 3 of 4 games to make Burcha...view moreRuss Leger was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1923. Elmwood was home until 1935 when the family moved to Burchard, Nebraska. The 6'4" right-hander pitched 3 of 4 games to make Burchard the Class "C" State Champion in 1941, his senior year. After his University of Nebraska days, he began a career in broadcasting, entertainment, and selling. Since last publication, his devoted wife Rosemarie died August of 2006. Their family consists of 7 sons, 1 daughter, 21 grandchildren, and 13 great grand children.view less