William Wallace Russ (6 July 1899 – 13 August 1977) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A centreman, Russ was a member of North Melbourne's inaugural VFL side in 1925. In 1929 he crossed to Footscray and was their season's best and fairest winner. See also 1927 Melbourne Carnival References External links 1899 births 1977 deaths North Melbourne Football Club players Western Bulldogs players Charles Sutton Medal winners Footscray Football Club (VFA) players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)