Frank Russell (basketball)
Frank Russell (April 17, 1949 – September 6, 2021) was an American professional basketball player who played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Chicago Bulls during the 1972–73 season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1949 |
| Died | September 6, 2021 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pontiac Central (Pontiac, Michigan) |
| College | Detroit Mercy (1969–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 34 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Chicago Bulls |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Biography
A shooting guard, Russell attended the University of Detroit Mercy where he was drafted by the Bulls in the third round of the 1972 NBA draft by the Bulls. His two brothers, Campy and Walker Russell also played in the NBA.
After basketball, Russell attended law school at Texas Southern University before returning to Michigan where he worked in his community for the rest of his active life.[1]
Russell died of pneumonia on September 6, 2021, at the age of 72. He had recently contracted COVID-19 at the time of his death.[1]
References
- Paul, Tony (September 8, 2021). "Detroit Mercy HOFer Frank Russell, of famous basketball family, dies at 72". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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