Delores Shivers-Gamble It's been nearly 50 years since Cazzie Russell first set foot on Michigan's campus in 1962, beginning a legendary career that sparked fan interest in Wolverines basketball and eventually forced to school to build Crisler Arena.. More affectionately known now as 'the house that Cazzie built.' For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see

Remembering a most wonderful sister in the Lord. And he was a freshman at Michigan when Cazzie was hailed as the Player of the Year in college basketball.

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Survivors are: her husband, Elder Cazzie Russell, sons, Jonathan (Adrianna) Scott and Kenneth Scott of California, one sister, Gloria Hamn of California, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. I extend deepest sympathy in the passing of Mrs. Russell. That's the best I've seen a Michigan basketball team look in several years. His were the teams that were scoring over 100 points and the score board at Yost could not handle it!

There were quite a few empty seats though. who the heck was supposed to be guarding Gail Goodrich? Myrna has entered into her eternal home in which all of heaven received an amazingly beautiful child of God. What a wonderful, seamless transition from life to life, from love to love to behold our precious Lord and Savior Jesus. Your lessons are so good.

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When the ball's around the rim, he needs to be a guy that's in there competing. "But he's that type of athletic director, it seems like. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives.

"But Novak was great, he came up to me and said 'coach, if I was where you were, I'd have done the same thing. If people aren't going to show up, I wish they'd turn their tickets for that game in for some form of credit so someone else who wants to go can sit there.
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Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate Cazzie maintains relationships with many people -- family, friends, associates, & neighbors -- including Vivian Russell, Myrna Russell, Terri Russell, Sarah Russell and Nina Conrad.

It was a nice affair and a great win. I would like everyone to know that Myrna White Russell, my cousin was an accomplished dancer and actress who had a career which spanned 3 generations, from 1966 to 1998. "There's still a gap with the 80s and 90s guys," said former Michigan guard "They're doing a good job of bridging that gap, but there's still work to be done.

You will be truly missed. Fran Cockfield.Elder Russell and family, we are saddened and we send our condolences.

They have also lived in Savannah, GA and Greenville, GA plus 6 other locations. Darwin and Linda Meighan I will keep you and your family in my prayers. GO BLUE!! She possessed the sweetest essence and a golden hollywood smile. Cazzie you are so special and will keep you in my prayers. Richard & Edythe Frazier, Jr content.Make a charitable donation in honor of a loved one.Published in Savannah Morning News from May 28 to May 30, 2014. Join Facebook to connect with Cazzie Russell and others you may know.

One of the things I stated the first day I got this job was that we wanted to do everything we could to reach out and bring the Michigan family together," Brandon said.

"He was in foul trouble again and (I think) he got winded quickly today. "(Brandon) came to my induction, and he didn't have to do that," Russell said. May your memories bring you comfort.Our thoughts & prayers ae with Ms.Myrna's family & friends. You will truly be missed.When I think of a woman of grace and beauty, no one comes to mind other than Sis. Select this result to view Cazzie Jermaine Russell Sr.'s phone number, address, and more.

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She was a devout Christian solder.

Share to let others to add their own memories and condolences. The general sentiment Sunday was that for the Michigan basketball program, this was a long time coming..
More affectionately known now as 'the house that Cazzie built. He has lived there since 2001.

I will miss her greatly. What an effort by Hardaway, Burke, and Novak!

"I'm just trying to take what the defense gives me," Hardaway said.

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