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2022-08-01 -Obits-

Celtics legend and American civil rights hero Bill Russell dies at 88: Won 11 NBA titles, two NCAA championships, Olympic gold and was named the first black coach in major US sports in 1966

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Posted by Skidmark 2022-08-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 When Keith Jackson & Bill Russell did the NBA games for US TV network ABC in the 1970's, I enjoyed watching basketball then, and those two made a great team.

RIP, Bill. Truly one of the basketball greats.

Posted by DooDahMan 2022-08-01 04:02|| 2022-08-01 04:02|| Front Page Top

#2 I saw Bill Russell give a speech at a charity event some years ago. He just radiated leadership. A very impressive guy.

Posted by Matt 2022-08-01 11:31|| 2022-08-01 11:31|| Front Page Top

#3 Today basketball stars talk, Russell made his points by doing; the kids have no clue...

Posted by Glenmore 2022-08-01 15:36|| 2022-08-01 15:36|| Front Page Top

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