Doug Russell (American football)

Doug Russell
Born:	June 11, 1911; Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	October 10, 1995 (aged 84); Lebanon, Missouri, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	FB / HB / QB
College	Kansas State
Career history
As player
1934–1939	Chicago Cardinals
1939	Cleveland Rams
Career highlights and awards
	NFL rushing yards leader (1935); First-team All-Big Six (1933); Second-team All-Big Six (1932);

Dougal Russell Jr. (June 11, 1911 – October 10, 1995) was a professional American 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]

References

^ "NFL Rushing Yards Year-by-Year Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
^ Kirksey, George (November 28, 1938). "'Skins-Giants Stage Fight For Pro Lead". The Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 23. Retrieved September 23, 2016 – via Google News.
^ Cardinals franchise passing records Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved September 23, 2016.

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