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'''Russ Mosley''' (July 22, 1918 – August 2, 1997) was an American former professional [[American football|football]] player in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) with the [[Green Bay Packers]]. Mosley was born in [[Puxico, Missouri]], on July 22, 1918.<ref name="PFR">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoslRu20.htm|title |
'''Russ Mosley''' (July 22, 1918 – August 2, 1997) was an American former professional [[American football|football]] player in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) with the [[Green Bay Packers]]. Mosley was born in [[Puxico, Missouri]], on July 22, 1918.<ref name="PFR">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoslRu20.htm|title=Russ Mosley Stats|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=March 4, 2024|archive-date=April 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420085345/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoslRu20.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> He attended the [[University of Alabama]] where he played for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] as a [[halfback (American football)|halfback]].<ref name="1946P">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-1946-packers-20/142693330/ | title = 1946 Packers (20th of Series) | date = August 23, 1946 | access-date = March 4, 2024 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 11 | archive-date = March 4, 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240304232744/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-1946-packers-20/142693330/ | url-status = live }}</ref> At Alabama, Mosley was a [[triple-threat man]], passing, rushing and kicking the ball, while also returning kicks.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-fumble-keeps-c/142693176/ | title = Fumble Keeps Crimson Tide From Wider Victory Margin | last = Adams | first = Sam | date = October 18, 1942 | access-date = March 11, 2024 | newspaper = [[The Montgomery Advertiser]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 11 | archive-date = March 5, 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240305214444/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-fumble-keeps-c/142693176/ | url-status = live }}</ref> He played for the Crimson Tide in two bowl games: the [[1942 Cotton Bowl Classic]] and the [[1943 Orange Bowl]]. Before finishing his degree, Mosley entered the [[United States Army Air Corps]] during [[World War II]], where he served for over three years. He flew 26 missions in the [[European theatre of World War II|European Theater]], achieving "three [[Service star|battle stars]] [and] the [[Air Medal|Air medal]] with three [[Oak leaf cluster|OakLeaf clusters]]".<ref name="1946P"/> |
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After his military service, Mosley signed with the Green Bay Packers halfway through the [[1945 NFL season]].<ref name="1946P"/> He only played in two games during the [[1946 NFL season]]; he only played in eight total games for the Packers, recording 59 total yards on offense and 2 interceptions on defense.<ref name="PFR"/> During the offseason between 1945 and 1946, he went back to Alabama to continue working on his undergraduate degree in [[physical education]]. In 1946, he had a wife and one child; he also owned and flew his own airplane.<ref name="1946P"/> During his rookie season with the Packers, Mosley piloted the Packers first team flight after World War II for a short duration after take-off and before landing.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-mosley-is-handy/142693240/ | title = Mosley Is Handy Man to Have On Packers Air Trips | date = November 10, 1945 | access-date = March 11, 2024 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 9 }}</ref> |
After his military service, Mosley signed with the Green Bay Packers halfway through the [[1945 NFL season]].<ref name="1946P"/> He only played in two games during the [[1946 NFL season]]; he only played in eight total games for the Packers, recording 59 total yards on offense and 2 interceptions on defense.<ref name="PFR"/> During the offseason between 1945 and 1946, he went back to Alabama to continue working on his undergraduate degree in [[physical education]]. In 1946, he had a wife and one child; he also owned and flew his own airplane.<ref name="1946P"/> During his rookie season with the Packers, Mosley piloted the Packers first team flight after World War II for a short duration after take-off and before landing.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-mosley-is-handy/142693240/ | title = Mosley Is Handy Man to Have On Packers Air Trips | date = November 10, 1945 | access-date = March 11, 2024 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 9 | archive-date = March 5, 2024 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240305214444/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-mosley-is-handy/142693240/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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| Born: | July 22, 1918 Puxico, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died: | August 2, 1997 (aged 79) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Alabama | ||||||||||
| Position: | Halfback | ||||||||||
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Russ Mosley (July 22, 1918 – August 2, 1997) was an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers. Mosley was born in Puxico, Missouri, on July 22, 1918.[1] He attended the University of Alabama where he played for the Alabama Crimson Tide football as a halfback.[2] At Alabama, Mosley was a triple-threat man, passing, rushing and kicking the ball, while also returning kicks.[3] He played for the Crimson Tide in two bowl games: the 1942 Cotton Bowl Classic and the 1943 Orange Bowl. Before finishing his degree, Mosley entered the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, where he served for over three years. He flew 26 missions in the European Theater, achieving "three battle stars [and] the Air medal with three OakLeaf clusters".[2]
After his military service, Mosley signed with the Green Bay Packers halfway through the 1945 NFL season.[2] He only played in two games during the 1946 NFL season; he only played in eight total games for the Packers, recording 59 total yards on offense and 2 interceptions on defense.[1] During the offseason between 1945 and 1946, he went back to Alabama to continue working on his undergraduate degree in physical education. In 1946, he had a wife and one child; he also owned and flew his own airplane.[2] During his rookie season with the Packers, Mosley piloted the Packers first team flight after World War II for a short duration after take-off and before landing.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Russ Mosley Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "1946 Packers (20th of Series)". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). August 23, 1946. p. 11. Archived from the original on March 4, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Adams, Sam (October 18, 1942). "Fumble Keeps Crimson Tide From Wider Victory Margin". The Montgomery Advertiser (clipping). p. 11. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mosley Is Handy Man to Have On Packers Air Trips". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). November 10, 1945. p. 9. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
