This holds true because neither he nor anyone else could have foreseen him making such a big play, which took place during a matchup against the opposing big man Bill Russell in the 1967-68 season.

"It wasn't a matter of Wilt versus Russell with Bill. He would let Wilt score 50 if we won. The thing that was most important to him was championships, rings and winning," says former teammate ...

It weighed heavily on the thriving center. However, amidst this uncertainty, a beacon of strength emerged in the form of Celtics icon Bill Russell. Russell had experienced the highs and lows of ...

Bill Russell, who earned 11 NBA championship rings during his career, died on Sunday with his wife Jeannine by his side Jason Hahn is a former Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE.

In a 1987 essay, the daughter of Celtics legend Bill Russell wrote that her father had faced “the worst kind of unbridled bigotry” from Boston fans and sportswriters, and detailed racist ...

To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was. Bill was a ...

In answer to Mr. DISRAELI. Lord J. RUSSELL said that the second reading of the bill would not be brought on for a fortnight at least. A number of questions were asked by different members ...

Larry Bird and Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain. Magic and Bird basically rescued the NBA in the 1980’s after it had fallen ...

Bill Russell is one of the most beloved NBA players (and athletes) of all time. On Monday, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas made a post to Instagram for Russell.