Shot Left Height 1.91 m Role Ice hockey player Career end 1985 | Name Russ Anderson Career start 1976 Playing career Weight 91 kg Position Defenseman | |
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Born February 12, 1955 (age 69)
Minneapolis, MN, USA ( 1955-02-12 ) Played for Pittsburgh Penguins
Hartford Whalers
Los Angeles Kings NHL Draft 31st overall, 1975
Pittsburgh Penguins WHA Draft 22nd overall, 1975
Winnipeg Jets | ||
Education University of Minnesota | ||
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Russell Vincent "Russ" Anderson (born February 12, 1955) is an American retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played 519 games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1985. Anderson was a member of the United States National team at the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championships.
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- Early life
- Playing career
- Personal life
- Transactions
- References
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Early life
He played high school hockey for Minneapolis Washburn High School where he was also a standout football player. After getting a scholarship to play college football for the University of Minnesota Anderson found himself injured with a torn Achilles tendon. Thinking his athletic career was over, Herb Brooks came to the training room and told Anderson to try out for the Gopher hockey team. Russ Anderson made the team and ended up winning a NCAA Championship in 1976.
Playing career
Russ Anderson, nicknamed "Andy" played hockey in the NHL from 1976 until 1985. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, and Los Angeles Kings. He was also a member of the United States National team at the 1977 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Personal life
In May 1978, Anderson married Miss America 1977 Dorothy Benham. The couple have four children together; Adam, Russ, Ben, and Mia. Anderson and Benham were married for several years before divorcing. He now is remarried to Diane Anderson and they reside in Connecticut.