John 'Honey' Russell
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John "Honey" Russell was a legendary basketball player and coach who made a significant impact on the sport during his career. He was born in 1902 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and began playing basketball in high school. Russell was known for his exceptional ball-handling skills, quickness, and agility on the court. After high school, Russell attended Boston College, where he continued to

John "Honey" Russell was a legendary basketball player and coach who made a significant impact on the sport during his career. He was born in 1902 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and began playing basketball in high school. Russell was known for his exceptional ball-handling skills, quickness, and agility on the court. After high school, Russell attended Boston College, where he continued to

Career Coaching Record

BAA 1947-1948

Win-Loss

42–66

Win %

.389

Post Season

1–2

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1928-1930

Chicago Bruins (ABL1)

Head Coach

1935

Newark Mules (ABL)

Head Coach

1938-1939

Bronx Yankees (WPBT)

Head Coach

1940

Wilkes-Barre Barons (ABL)

Head Coach

1943-1944

Brooklyn Indians (ABL)

Head Coach

1945

New York Gothams (ABL)

Head Coach

1946

Trenton Tigers (ABL)

Head Coach

1947-1948

Boston Celtics (BAA)

Head Coach

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