Doug Russell (American football)

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
CollegeKansas State
Career history
As player
1934–1939Chicago Cardinals
1939Cleveland Rams
Career highlights and awards

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. On November 27, 1938, during a game against the Cleveland Rams, Russell threw a 98-yard touchdown pass to Gaynell Tinsley.