(1938-02-04)February 4, 1938 Wadley, Georgia, U.S.
Died
September 1, 2007(2007-09-01) (aged 69) Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
1956–1960
Morris Brown
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1962–1976
Alfred E. Beach HS
1976–1984
Savannah State
1984–1993
Harlem Globetrotters
1993–1997
Savannah Tech
1997–2000
Morris Brown
2005–2007
Alfred E. Beach HS
Head coaching record
Overall
181–141 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
3 SIAC 2 Region XVII Junior College NJCCA District 10 4 Georgia high school
Russell Ellington (February 4, 1938 – September 1, 2007) was an American basketball coach. He served as the head basketball coach at Savannah State College—now known as Savannah State University—from 1976 to 1984 and Morris Brown College from 1997 to 2000, compiling a career college basketball coaching record of 181–141.[1] He also coached the Harlem Globetrotters for nine years.[2] His titles as a coach include: four state high school basketball championships; three Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAA) titles; two Region XVII Junior College championships, and one NJCCA District 10 championship.[3]
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