Doug Russell (American football)
| Born: | June 11, 1911 Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| 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 | |
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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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