Background
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Potts graduated from the University of Maryland with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. Potts is a former sports editor for the Winchester Star and has worked athletic positions with the University of Maryland and Southern Methodist University. He was also once vice president of the Chicago White Sox. Since 1982 Potts has owned Russ Potts Productions Inc., a small business in sports promoting; the company claims to have "promoted more sporting events than any other entity in North America."
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