Jamie Russell

Jamie Russell
Personal information
Born (1952-04-23) 23 April 1952 (age 72)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
High schoolNelson High School
(Burlington, Ontario)
CollegeColgate University (1971–1975)
University of Waterloo (1975-76)
PositionPower forward
Number11
Career highlights and awards
  • CIAU Player of the Year (1976)
  • CIAU First Team All-Canadian (1976)
  • OUAA All-star (1976)
  • OUAA Tournament MVP (1976)

James Russell (born 23 April 1952) is Canadian basketball player, Olympian and a surgeon. His accomplishments include being the youngest starter for the Canadian men's national basketball team,[1] performing well for Canada in multiple international tournaments,[1][2] and being named the Canadian university ("CIAU") MVP in 1976.[1][2][3] After his basketball career, Russell distinguished himself in the field of general surgery.[4]

  1. ^ a b c "Dr. Jamie Russell". Burlington Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "James Russell" (PDF). Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Jamie Russell". U Sports Hoops. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  4. ^ "James Russell, MD". Dignity Health. Retrieved 10 July 2024.