Campy Russell
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| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Born | January 12, 1952 Jackson, Tennessee |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Michigan |
| Draft | 8th overall, 1st Round, 1974 Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Pro career | 1974–1985 |
| Former teams | Cleveland Cavaliers (1974–1980) New York Knicks (1980–1982) Cleveland Cavaliers (1985) |
Michael Campanella Russell (born January 12, 1952 in Jackson, Tennessee), nicknamed Campy, is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. He played the forward position for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks for nine years (1975-1982, 1985) and played in the 1979 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.
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campy went to high school at pontiac central high in pontiac michigan
