Bill Russell Dies: Basketball Hall Of Famer And Boston Celtics Great Was 88

Bill Russell Dies: Basketball Hall Of Famer And Boston Celtics Great Was 88

Bill Russell, whom some consider the greatest NBA player of all-time thanks to his 11 NBA titles and five MVP’s, died today at age 88.

One of the greatest defensive players in league history, William Felton Russell had 12 All-Star appearances and an Olympic gold medal in 1956. In 30 elimination games at the college, pro and Olympic levels, Russell was a staggering 28-2.