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Russell would get bored to death," Auerbach said. "See, Russell is very bright (but) after a while, he couldn't stand the ...
On this day in 1966, Celtics legend Red Auerbach named Bill Russell his successor as head coach, 9 years after they drafted ...
Red Auerbach's decision to name Bill Russell as his successor was a groundbreaking move that transcended basketball. Russell, a Louisiana native, became the first Black head coach in North American ...
Time is an interesting thing to consider. This video is from the 1966 NBA Playoffs and a series between the Boston Celtics ...
Highlights from NBC Sports Boston’s Bill Russell special, including his path to the Celtics, relationship with legendary coach Red Auerbach, and his tireless work fighting for civil rights and ...