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Bill Russell
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NBA Retires Bill Russell’s No.6 Jersey Throughout the League
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have announced that Bill Russell’s jersey number, No. 6, will be permanently retired throughout the league to honor his…
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Bill Russell Passes Away at Age 88
Tragic NBA news today with the announcement of the death of NBA legend Bill Russell at the age of 88 years old. The Bostons Celtics legend was amongst the first…
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Bill Russell to Receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2019 ESPYs
Though Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has more NBA championships than almost anyone alive, he doesn’t hang his hat on the success he enjoyed on the hardwood. Instead, Russell has…
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Charles Barkley Says Bill Russell Flipping Him off at 2018 NBA Awards Show was ‘Hilarious’
The 2018 NBA Awards Show took place on Monday night. In the highlight of the night, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell, now 84 years old, gave the finger to his…
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Bill Russell Released From Hospital After Dehydration Scare
NBA Legend Bill Russell was hospitalized Friday after dealing with dehydration. He was released Saturday. According to TMZ Sports, he was experiencing heart troubles and shortness of breath. An ambulance was called for…
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Bill Russell: ‘Tell Those NFL Players, I’m With Them’
As the nation continues to be split on the topics of social injustice and racial equality in America today, the sports world is becoming more and more involved. Obviously, it…
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VIDEO: Bill Russell to 5 Hall of Fame Big Men: “I Would Kick Your Ass!”
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was honored at the inaugural NBA Awards, and the Hall of Fame big man was given the first ever NBA lifetime achievement award. Russell is…
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