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Russ Hathaway

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Date of Birth: January 14, 1896
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 238 lbs
First Team: DAY (1920)
Last Team: BUF (1927)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Russ Hathaway: NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 14, 1896
Positions: End/Tight End

Career Teams

  • Dayton Triangles (DAY) - 1920
  • Montreal Royals (MUN) - 1921
  • Canadia (CAN) - 1922
  • Pottstown Maroons (POT) - 1926
  • Buffalo Bisons (BUF) - 1927

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Played during the early years of the NFL, contributing to the league's formative stages.
  • Known for his versatility on the field, primarily playing as an end and tight end.
  • Participated in a time when the NFL was still developing its identity and rules.
  • Hathaway's career spanned multiple teams, showcasing his ability to adapt to various playing styles and team needs.

Legacy

Russ Hathaway remains a part of the early history of professional football, representing the pioneering spirit of the NFL in its infancy. Although not widely known today, players like Hathaway laid the groundwork for the game's evolution and the establishment of the professional league as we know it today.

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