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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_RussellBill Russell - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the life and career of Bill Russell, one of the greatest basketball players and coaches of all time. He won 11 NBA championships, 5 MVP awards, and 2 Olympic gold medals with the Boston Celtics and the U.S. national team.

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3. www.nba.com › news › nba-legend-bill-russell-dies-at-88NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

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   Jul 31, 2022 · The Celtics icon, Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA champion passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. He was a pioneer and a leader in sports, civil rights and social justice, and received the Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

4. www.nytimes.com › bill-russell-deadBill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88

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   Jul 31, 2022 · Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88. A Hall of Famer who led the Celtics to 11 championships, he was “the single most devastating force in the history of the game,” his ...

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     “Bill Russell Did Not Receive 11 Rings”: NBA Photographer Shares Struggle Behind Celtics Legend’s Iconic ‘11 Rings’ Picture

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     Remembering when former Celtic Bill Russell humbled Michael Jordan

     Michael Jordan once told Russell that he could have won a similar amount of championships had he been playing in the same era. However, the Celtics legend shut down 'His Airness' by reminding him that fewer teams meant fewer spots in the league, and there was no guarantee Jordan would have been drafted to even contend for said championships.

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     ‘Shut The Hell Up And Listen To Me’: That Time Charles Barkley Received A Stern Message From NBA Great Bill Russell After He Complained About His Taxes

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-RussellBill Russell | Biography, Height, Championships, & Facts

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   Sep 16, 2024 · Learn about Bill Russell, the first outstanding defensive centre in NBA history and one of the sport’s greatest icons. He won 11 titles with the Boston Celtics, was the first African American coach of a major pro team, and was a civil rights activist.

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8. www.nba.com › news › celtics-legend-11-time-nbaCeltics legend, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dies at 88

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   Jul 31, 2022 · The 11-time champion and Boston Celtics star passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, his family announced. Russell was a dominant center, a defensive innovator, a team leader and a social justice advocate who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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   How did Bill Russell impact the NBA?

   • The Hawks extended the series to seven games, but Russell dominated Game 7, contributing 22 points and 35 rebounds as the Celtics won, 122-103, and notched their second consecutive championship. Bill Russell had a pioneering impact on the NBA and the game at large.

   Legends profile: Bill Russell - NBA.com

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   Is Bill Russell dead or still alive?

   • A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Bill Russell, a Titan of Sports and Society, Dies at 88. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe

   Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88

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   Who is Bill Russell?

   • "NBA 75: Bill Russell, 1960s Athlete of the Decade (TSN Archives)". The Sporting News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022. ^ a b "NBA 75th Anniversary Team announced" (Press release).

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   Who was William Felton Russell?

   • William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career.

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10. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-bill-russellLegends profile: Bill Russell - NBA.com

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    Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Russell, a Hall of Famer who led the Boston Celtics to 11 championships and revolutionized NBA defense. Read about his college and Olympic achievements, his trade to Boston, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain and his legacy.

11. www.nytimes.com › 07 › 31Bill Russell, who became the ultimate champion with Celtics ...

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    Jul 31, 2022 · Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, his family said in an announcement Sunday.