Lafayette Russell

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.

Lafayette Russell
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Poster for Range Warfare (1934) with Russell
No. 0, 15
Position:Back
Personal information
Born:(1905-05-31)May 31, 1905
Osawatomie, Kansas, U.S.
Died:March 16, 1978(1978-03-16) (aged 72)
Coffeyville, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Missouri Military
(Mexico, Missouri)
College:Nebraska
Northwestern
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts:8
Passing completions:2
Completion percentage:25%
TDINT:0–2
Passing yards:32
Passer rating:4.2
Rushing yards:164
Rushing average:3.4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1932The All AmericanFootball PlayerUncredited
1932The Lost SpecialFootball PlayerSerial, Uncredited
1934Fighting to LiveSheriff Reb Collins
1934Fighting ThroughReb Russell
1934The Man from HellClint Mason
1934Range WarfareReb Russell, aka The Whistler
1935Lightning TriggersBob Grady
1935Arizona Bad ManSteve Donovan
1935Outlaw RuleReb Russell
1935Border VengeancePeeler Benson, aka The Muley Kid
1935Blazing GunsReb Russell
1935The Cheyenne TornadoRed - Cheyenne Kid(final film role)


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