Athletic Hall of Fame - 1992
Russell Smith
Bemidji State University 1948 Graduate
- Lettered Basketball, Football, and Track, 1942-1943, 1945-1948
- Basketball All Conference, 1945-1946
- Physical Education Teacher and Coach, 1948-1970
- Athletic Director, 1970-1987
- Minnesota Athletic Director Hall of Fame, 1989
- Regional Athletic Director of the Year, 1986-1987
- Minnesota Sports Champion ? Beltrami County, 1958
- U.S. Senate Award for Work with Indian Youth, 1950