Addison Russell, the Chicago Cubs’ shortstop, helped his team end a 108-year title drought via a thrilling 8-7 win against the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2.
Born to a Filipino mother, Russell is only the third player with Pinoy heritage to win baseball’s highest prize in recent history. He also made history by becoming the youngest player to hit a grand slam in a World Series game since 1953, when Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle accomplished the same feat. ■
