Bill Russell
American basketball player (1934-2022) · United States · Basketball Players · Died at 88
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Something wrong?William Felton Russell 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 played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career.
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Russell practicing a free throw at the University of San Francisco, c. 1953-56
Russell during his college career at USF, 1955
Russell in February 1956 at USF
Russell in 1957
Russell (first from left) watches as Chicago Packers player Walt Bellamy attempts to block Tommy Heinsohn in a 1961 game
Russell and coach Red Auerbach, with his trademark victory cigar, after winning the 1966 NBA championship
Russell defending Wilt Chamberlain in 1969Teams 2
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William Felton Russell 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 played for 12 NBA championships and won 11 during his 13-year career. Russell is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
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