- Campy Russell
infobox NBA Player
name = Michael Campenella Russell
nickname = Campy, Mr. Moses, Camperson
position =Shooting guard /Small forward
height_ft = 6 | height_in = 8
weight_lbs = 215
team =
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1952|1|12
birth_place =Jackson, Tennessee
college = Michigan
draft = 8th overall, 1st Round
draft_year = 1974
draft_team =Cleveland Cavaliers
career_start = 1974
career_end = 1985
former_teams = Cleveland Cavaliers (1974–1980)New York Knicks (1980–1982)Cleveland Cavaliers (1985)
awards =Michael Campanella Russell (born
January 12 ,1952 inJackson, Tennessee ), nicknamed Campy, is a former professionalbasketball player in the NBA. He played the forward position for theCleveland Cavaliers andNew York Knicks for nine years (1975-1982, 1985) and played in the1979 NBA All-Star Game .Before joining the NBA, Russell was a star player at the
University of Michigan .Prior to being known as "campy," Michael was known by his teamates as "Camperson."
Today, Russell works in the Cavaliers' front office as Director of Alumni Relations. He is also a co-host of the Cavaliers' pregame show (along with Jeff Phelps) on FSN Ohio.
ee also
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University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor External links
* [http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/russeca02.html Basketball-reference.com Campy Russell's bio and stats]
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