Bill Russ

Bill Russ
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
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1925–1928 1929–1930 Total -	North Melbourne Footscray	59 (16) 36 (19) 95 (35)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930 season.

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.

External links

• Bill Russ's statistics from AFL Tables
• Bill Russ's profile from AustralianFootball.com