William Wallace 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).

Bill Russ
Personal information
Full name William Wallace Russ
Date of birth (1899-07-06)6 July 1899
Place of birth Ballarat East, Victoria
Date of death 13 August 1977(1977-08-13) (aged 78)
Place of death Heidelberg, Victoria
Original team(s) Footscray (VFA)
Height 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 62 kg (137 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1925–1928 North Melbourne 59 (16)
1929–1930 Footscray 36 (19)
Total 95 (35)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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]

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References

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