Booker Taylor Russell (February 28, 1956 – March 9, 2000) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats. He also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Philadelphia Stars.

Booker Russell
No. 34, 41, 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1956-02-28)February 28, 1956
Belton, Texas, U.S.
Died:March 9, 2000(2000-03-09) (aged 44)
Belton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:Belton (TX)
College:Texas State
Undrafted:1978
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:419
Rushing average:4.7
Touchdowns:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He was charged with murdering his wife in 1985.[1][2]

References

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