Russell William Ochsenhirt (April 16, 1912 – October 4, 2002) was a basketball player whose career started as a student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh. He played basketball for four seasons, serving as captain of the 1933–34 team. He was named to Liberty magazine's All-American first team in 1934 and was twice selected to the All-Eastern Intercollegiate honor squad. After he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering, Ochsenhirt moved to Akron, Ohio, where he took a management position with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He also joined the Goodyear Wingfoots basketball team. He was captain of the 1937–38 squad, which won the championship of the National Basketball League, the forerunner of the National Basketball Association.[1]

Russ Ochsenhirt
Personal information
Born(1912-04-16)April 16, 1912
Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 4, 2002(2002-10-04) (aged 90)
Akron, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolPerry (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegePittsburgh (1931–1934)
PositionForward
Career history
1934–1939Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
Career highlights and awards

References

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  1. ^ Bob Nold. "When Wingfoots Flew". Akron Beacon Journal. June 30, 1996. D1.
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