11-Time NBA Champion Bill Russell Dead
at 88
Posted By: Hazymac, 7/31/2022 8:38:57 PM
Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty that captured 11 NBA championships in 13 years — including 8 in a row — died peacefully in his home on Sunday with his wife at his side. He was 88. Beginning in 1956 at the University of San Francisco, Russell had the most incredible career of anyone in any team sport. During the next 15 years, he would win two NCAA championships, an Olympic gold medal, be named to 12 NBA all-star teams, and win 11 professional championships. One eye-popping statistic speaks to who Bill Russell was: In 30 elimination games at the college, pro, and Olympic levels,
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Way back in the day, Chamberlain and Russell were my favorite NBA players. And Russell was in Miami Vice. Rest in peace, Mr. Russell. You did well.