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Bill Russ

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Bill Russ
Personal information
Date of birth (1899-07-06)6 July 1899
Date of death 13 August 1977(1977-08-13) (aged 78)
Original team(s) Footscray (VFA)
Height / weight 171 cm / 62 kg
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William "Bill" Russ (6 July 1899 – 13 August 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

A centreman, Russ was a member of North Melbourne's inaugural VFL side in 1925. In 1929 he crossed to Footscray and was their season's best and fairest winner.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Honour Roll". Official AFL Website of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Retrieved 29 December 2010.