Frank Russell (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1949 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 2021 (aged 72) Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| 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: 3rd round, 35th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bulls |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 34 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Chicago Bulls |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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.
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 COVID-19 pneumonia in Pontiac, Michigan, on September 6, 2021, at the age of 72.[1]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[2]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–73 | Chicago | 23 | 0 | 5.7 | .377 | .889 | .7 | .7 | 3.2 |
References
- ^ a b Paul, Tony (September 8, 2021). "Detroit Mercy HOFer Frank Russell, of famous basketball family, dies at 72". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Frank Russell NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference