NBA Legend Bill Russell Dies At 88

GOOGLEWEBSTORY MCU SPECIAL POSTED BY: GWS Team PUBLISHED: 1, AUGUST 22

Bill Russell, a well-known basketball player, passed away at the age of 88. Throughout his career, he has earned several awards

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He played for the Boston Celtics for the most of his Hall of Fame career, winning 11 National Basketball Association titles

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A tweet from Russell's Twitter account contained a message confirming his passing. The tweet states that Bill Russell, who won 11 NBA championships, passed away at the age of 88.

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The best defensive centre in basketball history was Bill Russell. While he was a member of the Boston Celtics, Russell elevated him to a completely new level

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In a row, the club won eight championships between 1959 and 1966. Basketball writers selected Russell as the best player in NBA history in 1980.

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He formerly held the title of the game's most beloved champion. She also received an Olympic gold medal and two collegiate championships.

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