Doug Russell (American football)
American football player (1911–1995)
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Dougal Russell Jr. (June 11, 1911 – October 10, 1995) was an American professional football player. In the 1935 NFL season, Russell led the league in rushing yards with 499.[1] On November 27, 1938, during a game against the Cleveland Rams, Russell threw a 98-yard touchdown pass to Gaynell Tinsley.[2][3]
PositionsFullback, halfback, quarterback
BornJune 11, 1911
Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 1995 (aged 84)
Lebanon, Missouri, U.S.
Lebanon, Missouri, U.S.
CollegeKansas State
| Profile | |
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| Positions | Fullback, halfback, quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 11, 1911 Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1995 (aged 84) Lebanon, Missouri, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas State |
| Career history | |
| 1934–1939 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1939 | Cleveland Rams |
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