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Don Russell is the only athlete in University history to win five nationals titles during his career with the Broncs as he captured four consecutive doubles' national titles at the NAIA-level from 1959 through the 1962 seasons. The former tennis great won the NAIA National Championship in singles' action during his senior campaign in 1962. Russell became the first and only athlete in University history to win a NAIA National Championship in two events during the same seasons.

Following his playing career, Russell returned to the Broncs' sidelines as their head coach for three seasons from the 1964 through 1967 seasons where he recorded a 29-9-3 record with a .763 winning percentage. During his time as head coach, Russell guided the Broncs to a NAIA National Championship in his first season during the 1964-65 season and became the first and only coach in University history to win a national title in his first season with the team. He is also the first and only individual to win a national championship as both a player and coach in University history.