PHOTOS: County celebrates Addison Russell Day

Tyler Bradshaw, 8, brought a ball and a hat for Addison Russell to sign. He came to see the Chicago Cubs shortstop with his grandfather, Greg Bradshaw behind him. AARON LITTLE | Press Gazette

MILTON — Pace High graduate and World Series winning Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell visited the Santa Rosa County Commission for Wednesday's meeting in his honor. 

Russell thanked the county and his fans for their support.  

"I'm happy to make that positive influence," he said. "You get to see a local guy go out and do his thing … Thank you for having me put that time in your lives," he said.

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