BOSTON — Celtics legend Bill Russell, on the Mount Rushmore of Boston sports with a whopping 11 titles as a player and two championships as the first Black head coach in North American pro sports, died on Sunday. He was 88.
His Twitter account on Sunday tweeted out “An announcement…” with the news.
“Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his wife, Jeannine, by his side,” the message stated.
Celtics players on Sunday were remembering the legend.
Jayson Tatum tweeted, “Thank you for everything! R.I.P Legend.”
Jaylen Brown tweeted, “Rest In Peace thank you for paving the way and inspiring so many. Today is a sad day but also great day to celebrate his legacy and what he stood for.”
Grant Williams tweeted, “R.I.P Bill Russell. You allowed me to be in the position I am in today and you changed not only the league but the world. Forever 6.”
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