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Eric Russell
Scottish born English Test and County cricketer
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- born
- 1936
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 89
- known for
- cricketer
1936 β 2026
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who eric russell is
William Eric Russell was a Scottish cricketer. He was an opening batsman who played for Middlesex County Cricket Club from 1956 to 1972, and played in ten Test matches for England between 1961 and 1967.
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