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On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born

On this day in Celtics history, Larry Bird's No. 33 jersey was retired, and Orien Greene and Jim Loscutoff were born.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Eagles Have the Secret Sauce As They Head Back to the Super Bowl

After learning not to “do the conformist thing” from Red Auerbach, owner Jeffrey Lurie and his staff have mastered melding an inexpensive QB with a new coaching staff.

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Patrick Reusse: Gobert deal nears worst-trade territory for Timberwolves

This was the early 1980s and Danny Ainge was at a table playing cards with Boston Celtics teammates Kevin McHale and Larry Bird. In the humor of the time, Red Auerbach, then the Celtics' general manager, made a habit of needling Ainge about his Mormon faith.

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On this day: Celtic champ Robert Parish’ Jersey retired; Burrough born

On this day in Celtics history, champion center Robert Parish had his jersey retired, and Junior Burrough was born.

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‘The Void Is Pretty Big Right Now’: Stephen Silas Remembers His Father

Ahead of Rockets-Celtics, Houston’s coach reflects on his dad’s special connection to Boston.

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On this day: Boston Celtics field NBA’s first All-Black starting five

On this day in 1964, the Boston Celtics fielded the first all-Black starting 5 in league history when Willie Naulls replaced Tommy Heinsohn in the lineup.

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On this day: Boston honors Johnny Most retirement; Rajon Rondo scores triple-double vs. Indiana Pacers

The legendary Celtics broadcaster was honored by Boston on his retirement on this date in 1990.

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On this day: Dave Cowens leave of absence begins; Kendrick Perkins, Gene Conley born; Chuck Connors passes

On this day in Celtics history, Dave Cowens stepped away from the team for a time, Kendrick Perkins and Gene Conely were born, and Chuck Connors left us.

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Celtics legends Bill Russell and Red Auerbach give a lesson on getting rebounds

The two Boston greats demonstrate proper rebounding technique in the classic clip from the 'Red on Roundball' series.

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On this day: Celtics trade McAdoo to Pistons, Maxwell to Clippers

On this day, the Boston Celtics traded away big man Bob McAdoo and forward Cedric Maxwell to the Pistons and Clippers, respectively.

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Bill Russell: Basketball great who fought for civil rights

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

The Independent UK

Bill Russell obituary

Basketball player who won a record 11 championships and was the first black star player and first black head coach in the NBA

The Guardian - UK

The relationship between Bill Russell and Red Auerbach that made the Boston Celtics champions

Their mutual respect and drive to win created the Celtics' dynasty.

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Bill Russell's legacy of NBA championships and cerebral fight for equal rights

On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers.

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Mike Lupica: Bill Russell was everything we could ever want an athlete to be

We will all talk today about the winning Bill Russell did in basketball, because he is the greatest winner team sports in America has ever produced. We will talk, and rightly so, righteously so, about back-to-back NCAA championships the tall, skinny kid from McClymonds High in Oakland won at the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Celtics and NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., supported Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, Russell earned his last two NBA titles as a player-coach — the first…

Sports Illustrated

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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‘Don’t do it if you can’t do it right’ – Revisiting Bill Russell’s iconic legacy

Celebrate Bill Russell and his well-deserved legacy in Boston and beyond with this mini-documentary from the Boston Globe.

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The Hindu

Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, passes away at 88

The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88

WEKU

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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Bill Russell, Basketball Great With Record 11 NBA Titles, Dies At 88

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | A Shocker at the Top of the NHL Draft

Shane Wright was atop draft boards for years, but he slipped when the Canadiens were on the clock.

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What are the 5 biggest Celtics trades made during the NBA draft?

The Boston Celtics have made some hugely impactful trades during the NBA draft. Check out the miraculous story behind some of these deals.

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On this day: Parish, McHale’s pick traded for; Bird, Ainge drafted

Today saw the deal for Robert Parish and Kevin McHale and the drafts that brought Larry Bird and Danny Ainge to the Boston Celtics go down.

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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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