RUSS  STEIN

    Russ Stein was born on April 21, 1896.  He atten-
ded Niles Ohio High School, Kiski Prep School, Class
of 1917, and graduated from Washington and Jefferson
in 1921. 
     He played four years of football at Washington &
Jefferson and was Captain in 1921.  He was named to
Walter Camp's All-America Team in 1921, and to Helms
Hall of Fame.  In the same season his brother, Herb, was
in similar status as a center for Pittsburgh.
     Russ Stein, a Maroon tackle in 1925, after a rather
discouraging pre-season practice, turned in an excellent
game in the 1925 opener against Buffalo.  In that en-
counter, he opened up many large gaps in the line
which enabled Maroons ball-carriers to run through
for large yardage.  As a result, Pottsville came out
on the long end of a 28-0 count.  Russ' outstanding
line play earned him praise from members of the
various NFL teams, and was a major factor in the
Maroons' outstanding record of 1925.
     He later operated the Niles Development Co., which
develops allottments and apartment buildings in Niles,
Ohio.  He has four children and nine grandchildren.