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On this day: Red passes; KC Jones coach, Hudson, Rozier, Mickey, R. Morgan, Cook player debuts; Nelson signed

On this day, legendary Boston Celtics team president and coach Red Auerbach passed away in 2006.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Before Bill Russell tormented Wilt Chamberlain, he established his immortality against another Philly legend

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

As a racial justice activist, NBA great Bill Russell was a legend off the court

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell was a civil rights trailblazer, before, during and after his basketball career. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011 for his activism efforts.

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Remembering Bill Russell: The Greatest Winner in Sports

The Celtics icon and 11-time NBA champion leaves a profound impact, on and off the court.

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