William Fraser Russell[1] (born 6 December 1901 in Falkirk,[2] died 30 November 1944[3]) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside right.
He formed part of a potent Airdrie front line including Hughie Gallacher and Bob McPhail.
After five full seasons in Airdrie, he moved to Preston North End in England, where he spent around the same length of time, then had a short spell with Irish club Shelbourne in the autumn of his career.
[6] Russell represented Scotland twice, debuting in the season of the cup win on 16 February 1924 in a 2–0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff.
His second and final full cap was on 4 April 1925 in a 2–0 win against England at Hampden Park; Airdrie teammate Gallacher scored both goals.