About Frank Russell
Lived 1949 – 2021 (aged 72). Frank Russell was an American basketball player.
Roosevelt 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.
Russell died of COVID-19 pneumonia in Pontiac, Michigan, on September 6, 2021, at the age of 72.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Russell?
Professional basketball player (1949–2021)
When was Frank Russell born?
Frank Russell was born on 17 April 1949 in Pontiac.
When did Frank Russell die?
Frank Russell died on 6 September 2021 in Pontiac.
What was Frank Russell's occupation?
Frank Russell was a basketball player.
What nationality was Frank Russell?
Frank Russell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Russell (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Russell. https://biography.guide/frank-russell-basketball-player/
MLA: "Frank Russell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-russell-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Frank Russell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-russell-basketball-player/.
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