Russell Holman Black

Russell Holman Black passed away, Tuesday, June 15th, in his home in Troutdale, Oregon, surrounded by his family while watching a Seattle Mariners game.

Russell was 82 years old.

Born in Malta, Montana in 1938 to a large farming and ranching family, Russell had many great stories of raising cattle and being in the rodeo. In High School, he excelled with his interest and talent in basketball.

After graduating from Malta High School, Russell joined the National Guards then went on to Western University in Dillon, Montana to study Business and Education. At Western, Russell continued his basketba...