Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88.
Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88.
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88.
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, 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 Red Auerbach said.
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 Red Auerbach said.
Russell won more NBA titles than any player in history. All eleven were with the Boston Celtics. As a five-time league MVP, he changed the game, making shot-blocking a key component on defense.
Russell won more NBA titles than any player in history. All eleven were with the Boston Celtics. As a five-time league MVP, he changed the game, making shot-blocking a key component on defense.
One day when Bill Russell was 9, he was outside his apartment in the projects in Oakland, Calif.
One day when Bill Russell was 9, he was outside his apartment in the projects in Oakland, Calif.
Russell died "peacefully" with his wife, Jeannine, at his side, a statement posted on social media read.
The statement did not give the cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June because of a long illness.
“Bill’s wife, Jeannine, and his many friends and family thank you for keeping Bill in your prayers.
“Bill’s wife, Jeannine, and his many friends and family thank you for keeping Bill in your prayers.
Russell was the ultimate winner. He led the University of San Francisco to N.C.A.A. tournament championships in 1955 and 1956.
Russell was the ultimate winner. He led the University of San Francisco to N.C.A.A. tournament championships in 1955 and 1956.