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Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell made history in the US Civil Rights era
We remember Russell for his 11 titles, but the world remembers him for what he did to support the struggle for civil rights.
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"The only player in NBA history that got traded for the Ice Capades" - Boston Celtics got Bill Russell in the most unique way possible
T he NBA has seen its fair share of mind-boggling trades that have altered the course of basketball history. Whether it was ...
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Bill Russell and 7 Black players refused to play in a game after a restaurant denied them service: "I told coach I'm not going to play tonight"
Bill Russell was a trailblazer who carried the weight ... So I told the coach I'm not going to play. He said, 'Why not? I said, 'Cause of that," Russell said. The fallout was monumental.
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'Celtics City' highlights Hall of Famer Bill Russell's challenges in Boston
While he might be the greatest Celtics player, when Russell was suiting up for the Celtics, he had anything but an ideal ...
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"The perception was worse than the reality" - Robert Parish reveals how Bill Russell helped him deal with racism in Boston
Robert Parish had concerns about playing in Boston, but Bill Russell’s wisdom helped him overcome his fears and embrace the city and the Celtics.
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"I cannot imagine anyone playing any better than you do" - When Bill Russell gave Michael Jordan a rare compliment after MJ won his 5th MVP award
Michael Jordan is among the legends, along with Bill Russell ... I cannot imagine anyone playing any better than you do." Those words from Russell meant a lot to Jordan. However, the 6-foot ...
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Where does Bill Russell rank among the Top 10 Greatest Celtics ever?
Russell is also both the smartest and best defensive player to ever pick up a basketball." "Like Kareem's skyhook, Bill's knack for keeping balls in play after a block is a lost art as players ...