Bill Russell
American basketball player (1934–2022)
- Fame63.7
- Momentum8.9
- United States rank#250
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- Fame63.7
- Momentum8.9
- United States rank#250
- Basketball Players rank#70
- Wikipedia109.3K
Lived 1934–2022, aged 88United States
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Updated 2026-06-08
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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- Boston Celtics1956–1969
- San Francisco Dons men's basketball1953–1956
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- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- honorary doctor of Harvard University
- Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
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Momentum8.9
Historical27.9
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Source confidence65.0
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