Bill Russell

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Bill Russell's No. 6 is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

4:18pm August 11, 2022

by The Associated Press

The number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and Hall of Fame player and coach is being permanently retired by all 30 teams. Russell died July 31 at age 88.

Russell attends a civil rights summit at the LBJ Presidential Library in 2014 in Austin, Texas. During and after his NBA career, Russell spoke out often about civil rights issues.

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

5:14pm July 31, 2022

by Tom Goldman

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.