Jimmy Russell (rugby league)

Jimmy Russell was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (captain) (Heritage № 171), as an occasional goal-kicking scrum-half, i.e. number 7.[1]

Jimmy Russell
Personal information
Full nameJimmy Russell
Playing information
PositionScrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1939–51/52 Featherstone Rovers 128 26 7 0 92

Playing career

Russell made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 1 April 1939,[2] he appears to have scored no drop-goals (or field-goals as they are currently known in Australasia), but prior to the 1974–75 season all goals, whether; conversions, penalties, or drop-goals, scored 2-points, consequently prior to this date drop-goals were often not explicitly documented, therefore '0' drop-goals may indicate drop-goals not recorded, rather than no drop-goals scored. In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points.

Testimonial match

Russell's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jack Blackburn, took place during the 1951–52 season.

References
  1. Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  2. Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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