Alex Russell (footballer, born 1923)


Alexander Russell was a Northern Irish footballer 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. Russell died on 24 February 2014 in Antrim at the age of 91.