Thomas Russell (23 November 1909 – February 1975) was a Scottish professional
footballer
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who played in the
Scottish League for
Cowdenbeath and
Rangers
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* Park ranger or forest ranger, a person charged with protecting and ...
as a
left back
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.
He also played in the
Football League
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for
Newcastle United
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.
After his retirement, Russell became secretary at Cowdenbeath.
Personal life
Russell lost both his legs in 1971.
Career statistics
Honours
*
Cowdenbeath Hall of Fame
References
Scottish men's footballers
Cowdenbeath F.C. players
Scottish Football League players
1909 births
Footballers from Cowdenbeath
Men's association football fullbacks
Rangers F.C. players
Newcastle United F.C. players
English Football League players
Darlington Town F.C. players
Cowdenbeath F.C. non-playing staff
Scottish amputees
1975 deaths
Association football players with limb difference
Scottish disabled sportspeople
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