About Billy Russell
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 86–87). Billy Russell was a British association football player.
Club career
Russell was playing as an amateur with Rhyl when he was spotted by Sheffield United manager Joe Mercer who duly signed him in August 1957 on similar amateur terms. After impressing in the reserve team, Russell was handed his full debut whilst still an amateur, scoring United's only goal in a 3–1 defeat by Charlton Athletic at the end of August.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Russell?
English footballer (born 1935)
When was Billy Russell born?
Billy Russell was born on 7 July 1935 in Hounslow.
When did Billy Russell die?
Billy Russell died in 2022.
What was Billy Russell's occupation?
Billy Russell was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Russell?
Billy Russell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Russell (footballer, born 1935)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Russell. https://biography.guide/billy-russell-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-russell-association-football-player/.
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