William Hepburn Russell

William Hepburn Russell (May 17, 1857 – November 21, 1911) was an American attorney and political figure who owned the Boston Rustlers of the National League in .

Early life Russell was born on May 17, 1857, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Daniel and Matilda (Richmond) Russell. He attended public schools in Hannibal and graduated from a commercial college. On June 28, 1880, he married Mary Gushert, also of Hannibal.

Russell began his professional career as a reporter, city editor, and managing editor of the Hannibal Courier, Hannibal Clipper-Herald and Hannibal Journal. Russell, who was in ill health, gave up his legal practice and moved to Boston, as he felt that running the club would be less stressful and help restore his health. However, Russell died on November 21, 1911, at his home in Manhattan.