The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey throughout the league, making him the first player to receive the honor.

NBA to Retire Bill Russell's No. 6 Jersey Throughout the League After the Celtics Legend's Death. Russell, who earned 11 NBA championship rings during his career, died at 88 last month ...

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Former Boston Celtics star Bill Russell and the NBA's first ever black coach died on Sunday at the age of 88. July 10, 2022. News. Global Nation. Business. Lifestyle. Entertainment. Technology.

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Bill Russell, the Boston Celtics legend who won 11 NBA titles — including two as player-coach — and was pro basketball's first Black head coach, died on Sunday. He was 88. In a statement ...

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The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey throughout the league, making him the first player to receive the honor.

11-time NBA champ, 5-time MVP was also a civil rights pioneer; ‘Bill stood for something much bigger than sports,’ NBA commissioner says Last Updated: July 31, 2022 at 5:48 p.m. ET First ...

Back to homepage / Live news NBA to retire 11-time champ Bill Russell's jersey. New York (AFP) – The NBA will honor Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 ...