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   William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) 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 won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. [3]

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     Bill Simmons praises Bill Walton as "maybe the greatest center ever in terms of total package"

     It's hard to debate who is the best center in NBA history, as there are plenty of deserving candidates for the title, including Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Shaquille O'Neal. But Bill Simmons put another name in the hat.

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4. www.basketball-reference.com › players › rBill Russell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status ...

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   Draft: St. Louis Hawks, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1956 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: December 22, 1956. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1975 and Coach in 2021 ( Full List ) Career Length: 13 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 12x All Star. 4x TRB Champ. 11x NBA Champ.

   • Birth Date: February 12, 1934

5. www.nytimes.com › bill-russell-deadBill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88

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   Jul 31, 2022 · Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, 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...

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7. www.biography.com › athletes › bill-russellBill Russell - Stats, Rings & Spouse - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Hailed as the greatest winner in sports, Basketball Hall of Fame center Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented 11 championships in 13 seasons.

8. www.nba.com › news › celtics-legend-11-time-nbaCeltics legend, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell dies at 88

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   Jul 31, 2022 · The 11-time champion and Boston Celtics star passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, his family announced. Russell was a dominant center, a defensive innovator, a team leader and a social justice advocate who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

9. www.nba.com › news › nba-legend-bill-russell-dies-at-88NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88 | NBA.com

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   Jul 31, 2022 · The Celtics icon, Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA champion passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. He was a pioneer and a leader in sports, civil rights and social justice, and received the Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

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    How did Bill Russell impact the NBA?

    • Bill Russell had a pioneering impact on the NBA and the game at large. While Russell was changing the way the NBA viewed defense, the league still appeared to be in an era of runaway offense, with Chamberlain leading the way. Even the defense-oriented Celtics averaged 124.5 points.

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    What does Bill Russell mean?

    • For other people named Bill Russell, see Bill Russell (disambiguation). William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969.

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    Is Bill Russell dead or still alive?

    • A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Bill Russell, a Titan of Sports and Society, Dies at 88. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe

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    How tall is Bill Russell?

    • Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934. How tall was Bill Russell? Bill Russell was 6-10 (208 cm) tall. How much did Bill Russell weigh when playing? Bill Russell weighed 215 lbs (97 kg) when playing. Is Bill Russell in the Hall of Fame? Bill Russell was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1975 and Coach in 2021 ( Full List ) .

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11. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-bill-russellLegends profile: Bill Russell | NBA.com

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    Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Russell, a Hall of Famer who led the Boston Celtics to 11 championships and revolutionized NBA defense. Read about his college and Olympic achievements, his trade to Boston, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain and his legacy.