This monochrome photo postcard portrays William C. Russell, circa 1929, posed in a vintage studio setting. He is dressed in an athletic uniform featuring a dark cardigan with a large letter "C" on the front and short shorts, holding a dark leather basketball marked "1927." His attire is completed with laced basketball shoes, and he stands confidently, exuding a sense of pride and readiness typical of period sportswear and athletic demeanor. The backdrop and pose suggest a formal athletic portrait.