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What a 54-Year-Old Racist Letter Tells Us About Bill Russell and Boston
Bill Russell had a complicated history with racism in Boston, and John Tomase recently found evidence in the form of a 1969 letter directed to a Boston newspaper that highlights what Russell went through — and how far the city has come.
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FULL INTERVIEW: Director Sam Pollard Talks New Bill Russell Documentary
Colton Bradford chats with acclaimed director and documentarian Sam Pollard, about the highly anticipated release of ‘Bill Russell: Legend’. The pair chat Russell’s towering legacy on the court, throughout the City of Boston, and his impact on our nation’s racial equity.
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Remembering Bill Russell: Celtics Legend's Legacy as Civil Rights Activist
Bill Russell was much more than a superstar NBA player and coach. Heres a look at his fight against racism during the Civil Rights Movement and beyond.
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First Trailer Released for ‘Bill Russell: Legend' Documentary
The trailer for “Bill Russell: Legend” a new film that offers a view into Celtics icon Russell’s life and accomplishments was published on Wednesday. No one in the history of North American team sports holds a better record than Russell did as a member of the Boston Celtics, with 11 championships in his 13 seasons with the team. But Russell’s…
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Bill Russell, Serena Williams And Lionel Messi Defined Sports in 2022
Controversy at the Olympics stole headlines earlier this year but it was the retirements (and un-retirements) of Tom Brady and Serena Williams, the death of NBA legend Bill Russell, and Lionel Messi capturing the ellusive World Cup that drew in the widest of sports audiences in 2022.
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Aaron Judge's 62 HRs, Brittney Griner Freed in Top 2022 Uplifting Sports Moments
Aaron Judge’s AL HR record, Brittney Griner returning home and the NBA retiring Bill Russell’s No. 6 are among the top uplifting moments of 2022.
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Why Are NBA Players Wearing No. 6 on Their Jerseys?
During the 2023 NBA playoffs, fans may notice a No. 6 patch on players’ jerseys.
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Celtics to Honor Bill Russell With Custom City Edition Jerseys in 2022-23
The Celtics will unveil a new alternate uniform look in Tuesday’s season opener that pays unique tribute to franchise icon Bill Russell.