Booker Russell
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PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1956-02-28)February 28, 1956
Belton, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 2000(2000-03-09) (aged 44)
Belton, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High schoolBelton (TX)
CollegeTexas State
NFL draft1978: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards419
Rushing average4.7
Touchdowns8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Booker Taylor Russell (February 28, 1956 – March 9, 2000) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats. He also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Philadelphia Stars.

He was charged with murdering his wife in 1985.[1][2]

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