Boston renames North Washington Street Bridge to honor NBA legend Bill Russell, celebrating his impact on and off the court.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
and not Bill Russell the basketball player. “The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston’s youth and young athletes,” Wu’s office said in a ...
*BOSTON (WCVB) — Celtics and NBA legend Bill Russell, who died in 2022, was immortalized in Boston as the city renamed a bridge in his honor. Russell’s widow, Jeannine, joined Celtics ...