His career included over 3,200 pro games (a number that would take a modern NBA player 30–40 years to equal).

In 1940 and 1941, Seton Hall ran its winning streak to 43 games, a national record at the time.

The 1952–53 team won the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Russell also was a scout in professional baseball, working for the Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos and Chicago White Sox.

[2] Of the many players he signed, 23 made it to the major leagues, including Joe and Frank Torre, Don McMahon, and Earl Williams.