Lafayette Russell

Lafayette Russell
Poster for Range Warfare (1934) with Russell
No. 0, 15
PositionBack
Personal information
Born(1905-05-31)May 31, 1905
Osawatomie, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 1978(1978-03-16) (aged 72)
Coffeyville, Kansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMissouri Military
(Mexico, Missouri)
CollegeNebraska
Northwestern
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career statistics
Passing attempts8
Passing completions2
Completion percentage25%
TDINT0–2
Passing yards32
Passer rating4.2
Rushing yards164
Rushing average3.4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lafayette H. "Reb" Russell (born May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football back and later an actor. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. He played college football at Nebraska before transferring to Northwestern.

As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Westerns.