Willie Russell (footballer, born 1903) explained

Willie Russell
Fullname:William Russell
Height:5ft 7+1/2in
Position:Right half
Birth Date:22 August 1908
Birth Place:Hamilton, Scotland
Death Place:Hawarden, Wales[1]
Youthclubs1:Larkhall
Years1:1925–1927
Clubs1:Blantyre Victoria
Years2:1927–1935
Clubs2:Chelsea
Caps2:150
Goals2:6
Years3:1935–1937
Clubs3:Heart of Midlothian
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:1937–1939
Clubs4:Rhyl Athletic (player-manager)
Years5:

William Russell (22 August 1908 – 20 November 1953) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half for Chelsea and Heart of Midlothian.[2] [3] [4] [5]

His son Billy was also a footballer.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240832109/William-Russell William Russell
  2. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  3. http://stamford-bridge.com/player.php?id=482&surname=Russell&firstname=Willie Willie Russell
  4. http://www.bounder.friardale.co.uk/Appearances/Qa-Rz.htm Appearances Qa-Rz Willie Russell
  5. https://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/russellwillie.html (Hearts player) Willie Russell