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

    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]

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

    Jun 18, 2024 · Bill Russell (born February 12, 1934, Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.—died July 31, 2022) was an American basketball player who was the first outstanding defensive centre in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the sport’s greatest icons.

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

    Sep 13, 2021 · Bill Russell is an 11-time NBA champion, and 12-time All-Star and is perhaps the game's greatest champion. Russell averaged 20.7 points and 20.3 rebounds in his three-year varsity career.

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

    Jul 31, 2022 · NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88. Celtics icon, Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell died 'peacefully' at the age of 88, his family confirmed Sunday.

  5. www.biography.com › athletes › bill-russellBill Russell - Stats, Rings & Spouse - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Considered one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, William Felton Russell was born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. His early childhood was shaped by poor health,...

  6. www.espn.com › nba › storyBoston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at...

    Jul 31, 2022 · Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday at age 88.

  7. www.nba.com › news › celtics-legend-11-time-nba-champion-bill-russell-dies-at-88Celtics legend, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dies at 88

    Jul 31, 2022 · Bill Russell, stalwart of the Boston Celtics’ dynasty of the 1950s and 60s, the only NBA player to win 11 championships and the league’s first Black head coach, died on Sunday. He was 88.

  8. www.cbsnews.com › news › bill-russell-dies-age-88-celtics-legend-11-time-nba-championBill Russell, Boston Celtics legend and social justice activist,...

    Aug 1, 2022 · Bill Russell, an NBA legend who led the Boston Celtics to a record 11 championships and is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, died on Sunday. He was 88.

  9. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsBill Russell, NBA legend and Boston Celtics great, dies at 88 - ...

    Jul 31, 2022 · Bill Russell, who has been called the greatest team player in sports, leading the Celtics to 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons, died. He was 88.

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

    Jul 31, 2022 · CNN — 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...