Jeffrey Russel

Jeffrey Cameron Russel participated in athletics at Lucas School in Montreal, Quebec and Lower Canada College. Russel was a star halfback at Royal Military College of Canada, in Kingston, Ontario from 1917-1920. He played for McGill University in Montreal, Quebec from 1920-1922.

He played as a backfielder for the Montreal Winged Wheelers of the Amateur Athletic Association from 1922-1925. He worked for the Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company.

While repairing power lines in a storm, Russel was killed on May 3, 1926.

Honours and Awards

The "Jeff Russel memorial trophy" is presented annually, in his honour to the eastern player possessing courage, fair play and sportsmanship. This trophy has been awarded since 1973 to the most outstanding player in the eastern division.

On June 19, 1963, Russel was elected as a Player to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. [ [http://www.footballhof.com/famers/player.asp?id=185 Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum - [phone] ] ]

At Lower Canada College there is a house named after him, Russel house.

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