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
John F. Russell: Playing the game, feeling the pain
If you play recreational softball, you've probably experienced the moment that comes the day after.
Bear dies after being hit by pickup near Milner
A 300-pound bear was struck by a pickup and killed after attempting to cross U.S. Highway 40 near Milner on Wednesday afternoon.
Sam Samlowski earns Steamboat Springs Junior Golf Association's first-ever scholarship
Sam Samlowski was honored with the Steamboat Springs Junior Golf Association's first-ever scholarship.
Steamboat's American Legion baseball team splits with Palisade
The team's offense was kicking on all cylinders Sunday, but the defense could hold it together in the second game of a doubleheader.
John F. Russell: Rick DeVos leaves his mark, sets new standard
Rick DeVos helped make the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club a model in our country, and a source of pride in our community.
Rick DeVos to leave Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club will be looking for new leadership this summer after its board of directors announced Wednesday that longtime Director Rick DeVos will be leaving the club.
John F. Russell: Making a summer list
Summer days in Steamboat Springs are precious. So the best thing to do is make a list and get rolling before it's too late and summer is gone.
Steamboat Golf Shoot-Out provides opportunity to support junior golf
Organizers are encouraging players to register by Friday. The tournament will take place June 3 with shotgun starts at 10 a.m. and noon. The tournament will use a modified two best ball and teams will be made up of four players. Tees will be assigned by handicap.
Steamboat Springs Legion baseball team opens season with pair of victories against Rangely
A strong showing in a doubleheader against Rangely on Sunday helped the Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team open the season at home on a winning note.
John F. Russell: Lifelong love of the game
I fell in love with running bases as a child, and though I'm a little older and a little slower, the game and my love of playing it never has changed.
Recent photos
A developer based in Alaska has offered to purchase the Iron Horse Inn for $915,000 and renovate it into an independent hotel, but city officials and the Steamboat Springs City Council said they are in no hurry to entertain any bids for the aging property.
Alicia Mitchell, from right, creates a tasty treat along with classmates Anna Terranova and Makenzie Stine during The Butler Kid's Cooking Academy in the kitchen of The Ranch at Steamboat. Maureen Totman, who runs The Butler Did It catering company in Steamboat Springs, taught the classes. Totman plans to host several more children's cooking academies this summer.
Dan Beggs, an employee of Steamboat Springs-based American Towing & Automotive, removes a pallet that held soda while cleaning up after a semitrailer crash Tuesday morning on Rabbit Ears Pass. The driver, Abdulatif Kambarov, of Aurora, and a passenger, who was not identified, were transported to Yampa Valley Medical Center. Colorado State Patrol trooper Brendan DiGeorge described the driver’s injuries as minor and the passenger’s injuries as moderate.
Nine-year-old Tinsley Wilkinson gets a helping hand from Barbara Cannizzo during the first day of the 4-H sewing program in one of the offices at the Routt County annex building. Children in the summerlong sewing program learn to sew their own clothing as part of the 4-H program.
Hayden Haerr peeks out from the waters of the Old Town Hot Springs while swimming with his sister Monday afternoon.
