Bill Russell’s first year at shortstop included a major-league-leading 34 errors, but his perseverance transformed him into a Dodgers icon.

Russell played more games for the Dodgers than any player in L.A. team history and is involved with the organization more than 50 years since his MLB debut.

His successful transition from outfield to shortstop pioneered the position change, a move current Dodger Mookie Betts executed.

The fourth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.

Before there was Mookie Betts , there was Bill Russell .

An outstanding outfielder in his first three major league seasons, Russell moved to the infield full time in his fourth year. It was a disaster.

“It was something I lost a

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