Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored the Boston Celtics dynasty, became the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. He was 88.
Bill Russell dies at 88. The 5-time MVP led the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons.
Chicago Tribune - 31 Jul 2022 19:39
Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored the Boston Celtics dynasty, became the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. He was 88.
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