Bill Russ
Appearance
Bill Russ | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 6 July 1899 | ||
Date of death | 13 August 1977 | (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
- ^ "Honour Roll". Official AFL Website of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
External links
- Bill Russ's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Bill Russ at AustralianFootball.com