With Russell as their starting center and defensive anchor, the Celtics went on to win their first NBA championship in 1957 and won an NBA record eight consecutive championships from 1959 to 1966.

Nov 25, 2025 · He won 11 NBA titles in the 13 seasons that he played with the Boston Celtics, and he became the first African American coach of a modern major professional sports team in the United …

Bill was a champion unlike any other in the history of team sports - an 11-time NBA champion, including winning eight consecutive titles, a five-time MVP, an Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA’s...

Apr 2, 2014 · Hailed as the greatest winner in sports, Basketball Hall of Fame center Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented 11 championships in 13 seasons.

Feb 21, 2025 · Russell’s 11 rings and five MVPs in a Celtics uniform make his status as the greatest Celtic ever very difficult to debate.

Jul 11, 2025 · Russell strongly impacted the Celtics, both on and off the court. He set the standard when it came to representing the storied franchise. His influence stretched beyond the court, with him …

Aug 27, 2024 · Even after he has left us, the legacy of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell lives on in the lives of the people he touched. With fellow NBA players, coaches, and executives, the …

Feb 14, 2025 · Bill Russell's illustrious career with the Boston Celtics remains one of the most decorated in NBA history. Upon joining the Celtics in 1956, Russell quickly became the cornerstone of a …

William Felton "Bill" Russell (born February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball …

Mar 10, 2025 · Highlights from NBC Sports Boston's Bill Russell special, including his path to the Celtics, relationship with legendary coach Red Auerbach, and his tireless work fighting for civil rights and …