About Bill Russ
Lived 1899 – 1977 (aged 78). Bill Russ was an australian rules football player.
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).
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.
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Who was Bill Russ?
Australian rules footballer (1899-1977)
When was Bill Russ born?
Bill Russ was born on 6 July 1899 in Ballarat East.
When did Bill Russ die?
Bill Russ died on 13 August 1977 in Heidelberg.
What was Bill Russ's occupation?
Bill Russ was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Russ. https://biography.guide/bill-russ/
MLA: "Bill Russ." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-russ/.
Chicago: "Bill Russ." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-russ/.
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