Bill Russell
William Felton Russell is an American former professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA championships during his 13-year career. Russell and Henri Richard of the National Hockey League are tied for the record of the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Russell led the San Francisco Dons to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956, and he captained the gold-medal winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
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Male
Full Name
William Felton Russell
Date of Birth
February 12nd, 1934
Age
91
Birth Place
United States of America, Louisiana
Date of Death
July 31st, 2022
Died Aged
88
Star Sign
Aquarius
Height
207 cm | 6'9
Occupation
Basketball Player
Sportsperson
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