Researching Russ Craft
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 661 people with the Craft surname? In that year Craft was ranked number 2919 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Russ means "Form of RUSSELL. red-haired" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Russ Craft on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Russ Craft and the Craft Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 1161 people with the Craft surname in the UK? Craft is now ranked number 2964 for popularity in the UK. |
Craft Genealogy Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 39497 people with the Craft surname in the USA? Craft is ranked number 144 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Russ Craft
Russ Craft
William Russell Craft (October 15, 1919 – January 12, 2009) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL)for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted in the fifteenth round of the 1943 NFL Draft. In 1948, Craft was a key member of the Eagles in what became known as the Blizzard Bowl, in which the Eagles’ defense overwhelmed the Cardinals on the way to a 7–0 victory that earned Philadelphia its first N.F.L. championship. In 1949, he was a notable player in helping the Eagles win a second World Championship, a 1947 Division Championship, and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1951 and 1952.
Craft had some other notable achievements. In 1950, against the Chicago Cardinals, the Eagles' defense recorded eight interceptions, including an NFL-record-tying four by Craft. Craft had 22 career interceptions. Then in 1952, while playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Craft was able to block three Extra points (PATs).
Craft was also a defensive coach for the Steelers.
After football, Craft served as the sheriff of Brooke County, West Virginia from 1969 to 1972.
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