10 Facts about Bill Russell

Tuesday, June 30th 2015. | Sports

Let me show you the life of famous former Boston Celtics player in Facts about Bill Russell. His name was inducted in Hall of Fame. This man was born on 12 February 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. His full name is William Felton Russell. His mother was Katie Russell, while his father was Charles Russell. He married three times. Let’s find out more interesting facts about Bill Russell below:

Facts about Bill Russell 1: the honor and awards

During his 13 years with Bolton Celtics, he was awarded with 11 NBA. It was in 1957, 1959 to 1966 and 1968 to 1969.

Facts about Bill Russell 2: NBA All Star

In 1958 to 1969, Russell was appointed as the NBA All Star 12 times. In 1963, he was appointed as All-Star MVP.

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Facts about Bill Russell 3: NBA Most Valuable Player

In 1958, 1961 till 1963 and 1965, Bill Russell was selected as NBA Most Valuable player for five times.

Facts about Bill Russell 4: a commentator

Russell also had his coaching jobs. But he also became a commentator for basketball games in TV.

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Facts about Bill Russell 5: the family

Charlie L. Russell is the brother of Bill Russell. He is the famous playwright.

Facts about Bill Russell 6: San Francisco Dons

Before he played for Boston Celtics, Russell was a player for San Francisco Dons in 1955 to 1956. Then he was traded to Boston Celtics on 29 April 1956. During the Melbourne Olympics in November 1956, he became the captain of men’s basketball team of United States. People were impressed for his team earned a gold medal. Find out an athlete in Facts about Andrew Mccutchen.

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Facts about Bill Russell 7: the first African American head coach

The first African American head coach in NBA history was taken by Bill Russell. He was the player coach for Boston Celtics in 1966 till 1969. He became the general manager and head coach for Seattle Supersonics in 1973 till 1977. The he became the coach of Sacramento Kings in November 1987 till 1988.

Facts about Bill Russell 8: Presidential Medal of Freedom

Due to his contribution to the basketball, Bill Russell was awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom in February 2011.

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Facts about Bill Russell 9: the lawsuit

Russell decided to file a lawsuit against NCAA or National Collegiate Athletic Association and Electronic Arts because both did not ask for permission or give compensation for using his interest on “Tournament of Legends”. Get facts about Air Jordan here.

Facts about Bill Russell 10: health

Bill Russell was under the weather on 17 July 2014 during a speaking engagement near Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He collapsed and was hospitalized. Then it was stated that he was feeling better.