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Bill Russell, Celtics legend and NBA trailblazer, dead at 88
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NBA 75: At No. 4 Bill Russell was an undisputed icon, civil rights champion and the greatest winner in NBA history - The Athletic
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Ceremony honoring late Celtics legend Bill Russell was a thank you and a tribute - The Boston Globe
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We still need to celebrate his name': Bill Russell honored by Basketball Hall of Famers
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Boston Celtics Honoring Bill Russell With New Uniforms
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NBA Retires Bill Russell's Number 6 League-Wide, Memorial Patches for All Teams in 2022-23 – SportsLogos.Net News
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Bill Russell Dead: Boston Celtics Legend, NBA's Ultimate Winner Was 88 – The Hollywood Reporter
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Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88 - ESPN
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Celtics honor NBA legend Bill Russell prior to season opener
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NBA on ESPN - The Celtics' new City Edition uniforms will honor Bill Russell 👏 (via Boston Celtics)