Bill Russell ; NBA Debut: December 22, 1956 ; Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1975 and Coach in 2021 (Full List) ; Career Length: 13 years ; FG%. 44.0 ; FT%.
Bill Russell
American basketball center
William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association from 1956 to 1969. He was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships... Wikipedia
Born: February 12, 1934, West Monroe, LA
Died: July 31, 2022 (age 88 years), Mercer Island, WA
Spouse: Jeannine Russell (m. 2016–2022), Marilyn Nault (m. 1996–2009), Dorothy Anstett (m. 1977–1980), and more
Date joined: 1956 (Boston Celtics)
Teammates: KC Jones, Dick Boushka, Charles Frick Darling, and more
Height: 6′ 10″
NBA draft: 1956, Atlanta Hawks (Round: 1 / Pick: 2)
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