John F. Russell
Sports editor/photographer
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- Call: 970-871-4209
- Email Directly: jrussell@steamboatpilot.com
John F. Russell is the sports editor and a photographer for the Pilot & Today. He writes a sports column that appears Sundays. He has worked for the newspaper since June 1990.
John has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado and worked at the Longmont Times-Call during college.
John is from Denver. His hobbies include bowling, softball, photography, pinochle and following his two lovely children around.
Recent Stories
Cowboy and Cowgirl Shootout in Steamboat comes down to final stroke
Zephyr Erickson wins the 16- to 18-year-old division at 15th annual golf championship
The 15th annual Cowboy and Cowgirl Shootout lived up to its name Wednesday with the championship coming down to a modern day duel between two golfers from Steamboat Springs. Zephyr Erickson’s consistent play carried him to the title in the 16- to 18-year-old division.
John F. Russell: Verne’s reality is a good one
If you watch college football or basketball, you probably are pretty familiar with Verne’s voice. If you’ve ever watched the Masters, the PGA Championships or any other high-profile round of golf, you’ve probably heard his one-of-a-kind belly laugh.
Volcker shares economic views in Steamboat
Former Federal Reserve chairman talks about challenges facing US
It was a packed house Thursday at the Strings Music Pavilion, where many people arrived hoping to hear economist Paul Volcker’s answers to some tough questions about the state of the economy in the United States. Volcker, the featured speaker at the second event of the summer Seminars at Steamboat, drew 750 people, many of them sitting or standing outside the building.
Steamboat Little League teams ready for state play
This weekend, two teams from Steamboat Springs hope their offensive production will lead to state titles and a chance to advance in the Little League regional playoffs. Steamboat will be represented in the major league and junior divisions.
12 Steamboat skiers named to national Telemark squad
Steamboat Springs telemark ski racer Jeffrey Gay reached one of his biggest goals this week, and he still has at least four months before he’s back on snow. Gay was one of 12 Steamboat skiers who recently learned they had been named to the U.S. Telemark Ski Association’s national team for the 2010-11 season.
Boucher takes golf tourney in Steamboat
Local golfer wins inaugural Harvest Stroke Play event
Local golfer Butch Boucher held a two-stroke lead headed into the final day of the Harvest Stroke Play tournament at Haymaker Golf Course during the weekend, but with 18 holes left, he knew nothing was guaranteed.
John F. Russell: For the love of the game
Lynda Brees loved the game of golf. In the summer you could find her playing at the Steamboat Golf Club and other local courses anytime she got the chance.
Youth soccer tourney starts Friday in Steamboat
110 teams expected for weekend event
Organizers are expecting 110 teams to arrive in Steamboat Springs this week looking for titles in the 26th annual Steamboat Mountain Soccer Tournament.
Steamboat's Glueck, Miller retire from U.S. Ski Team
Both Nordic combined skiers plan to attend college on the Front Range, Alex Glueck to become a college professor and Alex Miller to study political science.
Hundreds golf to fight breast cancer
Steamboat Rally for the Cure tournament draws more than 200
Organizers said interest in the annual Rally for the Cure tournament has remained strong this year, with 208 golfers, about 360 donors and 86 hole sponsors supporting Tuesday's event. The bulk of the money raised will go to the Yampa Valley Breast Cancer Awareness Project.
Recent Photos
The development partnership behind Wildhorse Meadows intends to the city planning process in the fall with a new vision for its next phase, in spite of 40 unsold luxury condominiums in Trailhead Lodge, pictured at right.
Published on July 30, 2010
Stephanie Fletcher, administrative assistant for student affairs for Colorado Mountain College, has been camped in front of Walmart in Central Park Plaza to answer questions and help people register for the upcoming semester.
Published on July 30, 2010
Danaya Almenares-Mesa, Fastrada, and Corwin Stoddard, Lewis, work through a scene during a dress rehearsal for "Pippin."
Published on July 29, 2010
Emily Koch, the leading player in Perry Mansfield's production of "Pippin" sings "Glory."
Published on July 29, 2010
Danaya Almenares-Mesa, Fastrada, and Corwin Stoddard, Lewis, work through a scene during a dress rehearsal for "Pippin."
Published on July 29, 2010
