About Russ Smith
Lived 1895 – 1958 (aged 62). Russ Smith was an American american football player.
Eugene Russell Smith (November 11, 1895 - June 13, 1948) was a professional football player during the early years of the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Staleys/Bears, Canton Bulldogs, Milwaukee Badgers, Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Panthers and Hammond Pros. Smith won NFL championships with the Staleys in 1921, the Canton Bulldogs in 1923 and the Cleveland Bulldogs in 1924. He played a total of 50 games in the NFL.
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Who was Russ Smith?
American football player (1895-1958)
When was Russ Smith born?
Russ Smith was born on 11 November 1895 in Carbondale.
When did Russ Smith die?
Russ Smith died on 7 July 1958.
What was Russ Smith's occupation?
Russ Smith was an american football player.
What nationality was Russ Smith?
Russ Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russ Smith. https://biography.guide/russ-smith-american-football-player/
MLA: "Russ Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russ-smith-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Russ Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/russ-smith-american-football-player/.
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