Boston renames North Washington Street Bridge to honor NBA legend Bill Russell, celebrating his impact on and off the court.
With No. 6 retired in his honor, no one else will wear the sole number worn by him. As a Celtic, Russell put up 15.1 points, ...
Jeannine Russell spoke tearfully of her husband’s legacy, on and off the basketball court. "Bill never chased acknowledgment, but I know he would be so proud to be honored with this bridge ...
We’re here to talk about the legacy of the great Bill Russell, not only what he did on the basketball floor . . . but how many championships he won off the court as well, the things he stood for ...
The Celtics offer a special tribute to their departed basketball and civil rights icon. Shaq, EJ, Kenny, and Chuck remember Bill Russell. Aloe Blac performs to honor Bill Russell. Boston ...
BILL RUSSELL IS ONE OF MY HEROES. HE IS SOMEONE WHO SHOWED YOU CAN START OUT WITH A LOVE OF BASKETBALL AND CHANGE THE WORLD. REPORTER THE NORTH WASHINGTON STREET BRIDGE OFFICIALLY RENAMED THE ...
Boston to rename the North Washington Street Bridge the William Felton “BillRussell Bridge The North ... the renaming isn’t meant to honor his basketball legacy. Instead, the city is ...
Bill Russell‘s DNA is woven through every element ... family as we mourn his passing and celebrate his enormous legacy in basketball, Boston, and beyond. Bill embodied character and commitment ...
BOSTON — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed in a racially divided country. The most prolific winner in NBA history, Russell marched ...
Massachusetts governor on Bill Russell's impact Healey spoke at the ceremony, saying Russell's impacts went far beyond the basketball court. "Bill Russell is one of my heroes. He is ...