Doug Russell (American football)

Dougal Russell Jr. (June 11, 1911 – October 10, 1995) was a professional American football player. In the 1935 NFL season, Russell led the league in rushing yards with 499.^[1] On November 27, 1938, during a game against the Cleveland Rams, Russell threw a 98-yard touchdown pass to Gaynell Tinsley.^[2][3]

Doug Russell

Born:	June 11, 1911 Bulger, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	October 10, 1995(1995-10-10) (aged 84) Lebanon, Missouri, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)	FB / HB / QB
College	Kansas State
Career history
As player
1934–1939	Chicago Cardinals
1939	Cleveland Rams
Career highlights and awards
NFL rushing yards leader (1935) First-team All-Big Six (1933) Second-team All-Big Six (1932)