Alexander Russell (18 January 1923 – 24 February 2014) was a Northern Irish
footballer
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who played as a
goalkeeper.
Career
Russell made over 600 appearances for
Linfield, winning 39 medals.
He earned one cap for
Northern Ireland in 1946.
Personal life
Russell was born on 18 January 1923 in
Kells,
County Antrim. He is the uncle of footballer
Jackie Fullerton, who later worked as reporter and football commentator for
BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland ( ga, BBC Thuaisceart Éireann; Ulster-Scots: ''BBC Norlin Airlan'') is a division of the BBC and the main public broadcaster in Northern Ireland. It is widely available across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ire ...
.
Russell died on 24 February 2014 in
Antrim at the age of 91.
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1923 births
2014 deaths
Sportspeople from County Antrim
Association footballers from Northern Ireland
Pre-1950 IFA international footballers
Cliftonville F.C. players
Linfield F.C. players
Association football goalkeepers
Irish League representative players
NIFL Premiership players