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Bill Russell, basketball legend with record 11 NBA titles, dies at 88

Bill Russell was one of basketball's all-time greats. He won a record 11 NBA titles, all with the Boston Celtics. But his dominance didn't stop off the court — he was a voice for racial justice, too.

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Celtics great Bill Russell passes away at 88

Legendary Celtic Bill Russell has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind an almost unfathomable legacy on and off the court.

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NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies at 88

The Celtics icon and civil rights champion leaves behind a storied legacy as one of the most accomplished players in sports history.

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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88

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Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics were anything but slow and unskilled — and we have the proof

See what the golden era of the Celtics looked like under the leadership of Bill Russell.

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On this day: Bill Russell retires; Acie Earl drafted; Orien Greene waived

On this day, Boston Celtics big man luminary Bill Russell retired after 13 seasons and 11 titles.

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NBA Finals MVPs: Jordan, LeBron, Magic and Every Award Winner

Here’s a look at the stars who shined brightest on the game’s biggest stage.

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Celtics legend Satch Sanders sees some Bill Russell in Robert Williams III

But he also took time to explain why Timelord's athleticism alone is not enough to equal Russell's greatness.

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A look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Warriors

It’s a rematch of the 1964 finals, when Bill Russell and the Celtics topped the Warriors in five games

Chicago Sun-Times

NBA updates Larry O’Brien trophy, adds trophies named for Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

The Eastern Conference championship trophy has been renamed for Bob Cousy, the Western Conference championship trophy for Oscar Robertson.

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On this day: IT goes for 53, Coach Russell hangs first banner; beat 76ers in ’81 ECF

On this day in 2017, Isaiah Thomas hung 53 points on the Wizards on his late sister's birthday, and in 1968 Bill Russell won his first championship as a coach.

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On this date: The first of several painful finals losses to Celtics

In April 1962, the Lakers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, setting a precedent that haunted L.A. for decades.

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On this day: Red names Bill Russell head coach; Sam Jones drafted

On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted Sam Jones.

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Recounting how Havlicek stole the ball – a flashbulb moment in Celtics history

On April 15, 1965, Havlicek made a heroic defensive play during the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals, leading to Johnny Most's iconic call.

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The Long Autumn of Jackie Robinson

Years after he broke the MLB color barrier, the Brooklyn Dodger's impact reverberated throughout the sporting world, the city he represented and beyond.

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Stanford women two wins away from NCAA title and Bay Area immortality

After earning an all-expense-paid trip to Minneapolis this week by virtue of its win over Texas Sunday night, Stanford now finds itself on the cusp of Bay Area college basketball immortality.

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Celtics legend Bill Russell getting his own Netflix documentary

The film will cover not only Russell's unparalleled winning in the NBA, but his career as a civil rights activist and humanitarian.

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Ron Cook: Bill Russell is the greatest team athlete of all time

Matthew Stafford won his first Super Bowl championship Sunday night with the Los Angeles Rams. He will have to win another to match Ben Roethlisberger and three more to tie Terry Bradshaw. Of course, he needs six more to catch Tom Brady, whose seven Lombardi Trophies are more than any…

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On this day: Russell’s 51 boards; Hondo’s last ASG, Pierce’s last at the Garden

On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell nabbed a career-high 51 rebounds, Hondo played his last All-Star game, and Pierce played his first and last games in the Garden.

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