The rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain was transformative for the NBA in the 1960s. Everyone was aware that ...
When the San Antonio Spurs were building a dynasty, they gained a fan like no other in Bill Russell. "Whiskers" was the greatest winner in basketball history. Bill was the centerpiece of the ...
Bill Russell‘s DNA is woven through every element ... family as we mourn his passing and celebrate his enormous legacy in basketball, Boston, and beyond. Bill embodied character and commitment ...
Bill and his older brother Charlie Jr. were raised by their father, Charlie. Russell, who began playing basketball at nine, didn't become a starter at McClymonds High School until he was a senior.
The Celtics offer a special tribute to their departed basketball and civil rights icon. Shaq, EJ, Kenny, and Chuck remember Bill Russell. Aloe Blac performs to honor Bill Russell. Boston Poet ...
His family moved to Oakland, Calif., during World War II, when the 9-year-old Russell started playing basketball. Russell didn't become a starter at McClymonds High School until he was a senior ...