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William F. Russell, William Felton Russell, William Felton "Bill" Russell
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William Felton "Bill" Russell was a legendary American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana, Russell's impact on the game goes beyond statistics. He played the center position for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, winning an astonishing 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. Renowned for his defensive prowess, leadership, and shot-blocking abilities, Russell was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, becoming the NBA's first African American head coach. Russell continued to influence the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball both on and off the court.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1934-02-12
- event Death Date 2022-07-31
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 5.9
- info Birth Place West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022-09-23
8.4
O.J.: Made in America
2016-05-20
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Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
2012-10-30
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Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
1985-03-01
5.3
On the Right Track
1981-03-06
5
Jim Brown: All-American
2002-03-22
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History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
2005-04-11
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Fathers of the Sport
2008-02-07
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Mr. Russell's House
2013-02-18
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Rickles... On the Loose
1986-08-23
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Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
2000-04-17
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Goin' Back to Indiana
1971-09-19
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El otro Rey de Chicago
2022-04-18
9
:03 from Gold
2002-06-18
10
The Journey of the African-American Athlete
1996-02-12
6.8
The White Shadow
1978-11-27
6.6
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1967-09-09
4.8
The Flip Wilson Show
1970-09-17
6
Iconoclasts
2005-11-17
7.5
Miami Vice
1984-09-16
7
Basketball: A Love Story
2018-09-18
1
Shut Up and Dribble
2018-11-03
8
O.J.: Made in America
2016-06-11
7
Saturday Night Live
1975-10-11
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962-10-01
6.7
The Dick Cavett Show
1968-06-06
7
Bill Russell: Legend
2023-02-08