UC Riverside Athletics Hall of Fame

Russ Bolinger
- Induction:
- 1991
- Class:
- 1973
Russ Bolinger was a tight end on the UC Riverside football team who would later go on to play professionally with the NFL's Detroit Lions (1976-82) and Los Angeles Rams (1983-85), and the USFL's Memphis Showboats. After dabbling in acting, Bolinger worked in the Lions organization for nine seasons in the personnel department. From 2005 to 2010, he was the top national scout for the Washington Redskins.
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
Athletics Director Greg Paules Introductory Presentation Recap
Tuesday, March 24



