Jimmy Russell was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (captain), as an occasional goal-kicking .
Russell made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 1 April 1939.
Russell's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Jack Blackburn, took place during the 1951âÂÂ52 season.