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    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. [3]

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

    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.

  5. www.nytimes.com › 2022/07/31 › sportsBill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88

    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 coach...

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  7. www.basketball-reference.com › players › rBill Russell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and...

    Bill Russell was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1975 and Coach in 2021 . When was Bill Russell drafted? Bill Russell was drafted by St. Louis Hawks , 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1956 NBA Draft .

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  8. www.cnn.com › 2022/07/31 › sportNBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell dies at 88 -...

    Jul 31, 2022 · NBA legend Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and the first Black head coach in the league, passed away “peacefully” Sunday, according to a family statement from his...

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

    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.

  10. www.bbc.com › sport › basketballBill Russell: NBA leads tributes after Boston Celtics great dies...

    Jul 31, 2022 · American basketball great Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. As a player, centre Russell won a record 11 NBA titles and five NBA Most Valuable Player awards during a 13-year career with the...

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