Lafayette Russell

Passing attempts	8
Passing completions	2
Completion percentage	25%
TD–INT	0–2
Passing yards	32
Passer rating	4.2
Rushing yards	164
Rushing average	3.4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lafayette Russell
	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
	New York Giants (1933); Philadelphia Eagles (1933);
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-American (1930); First-team All-Big Ten (1930);
Career statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	8
Passing completions	2
Completion percentage	25%
TD–INT	0–2
Passing yards	32
Passer rating	4.2
Rushing yards	164
Rushing average	3.4
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

American football player and actor (1905–1978)

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.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1932	The All American	Football Player	Uncredited
1932	The Lost Special	Football Player	Serial, Uncredited
1934	Fighting to Live	Sheriff Reb Collins
1934	Fighting Through	Reb Russell
1934	The Man from Hell	Clint Mason
1934	Range Warfare	Reb Russell, aka The Whistler
1935	Lightning Triggers	Bob Grady
1935	Arizona Bad Man	Steve Donovan
1935	Outlaw Rule	Reb Russell
1935	Border Vengeance	Peeler Benson, aka The Muley Kid
1935	Blazing Guns	Reb Russell
1935	The Cheyenne Tornado	Red - Cheyenne Kid	(final film role)