Honey Russell
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John David "Honey" Russell was an American basketball player and coach who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964.
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John David "Honey" Russell was an American basketball player and coach who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964. He turned professional after his sophomore year of high school, and for the next 28 years he played for numerous early 20th century pro teams, including many in the American Basketball League. His career included over 3,200 pro games. He was the first coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics (1946-1948).
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United StatesCategory
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1973 · aged 71
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