RIP Bill Russell

**luftfluss** · 07-31-2022, 06:31 PM - **3 Likes**

RIP to the GOAT - ultimate team sports winner, civil rights activist, humanitarian, public health advocate.

- 11 NBA Championships as a player
- 2 NBA Championships as a coach - the first Black coach in USA team sports
- 2 NCAA Championships

**aslyfox** · 07-31-2022, 08:39 PM - **3 Likes**

l was on a middle school basketball team who went to Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington IL to hear Mr. Russell speak

He walked out on stage and announced he was not there to.talk basketball but instead he would talk about serious matters and thus surprised many in the auditorium

It was the first civil rights event I ever attended

He was a leader of men

MarkJerling · 07-31-2022, 11:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

RIP to the GOAT - ultimate team sports winner, civil rights activist, humanitarian, public health advocate.

- 11 NBA Championships as a player
- 2 NBA Championships as a coach - the first Black coach in USA team sports
- 2 NCAA Championships

He was a man amongst men.

Here's a good article about him: Bill Russell, Celtics Center Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88 - The New York Times

**aslyfox** · 08-11-2022, 12:54 PM - **2 Likes**

a singular honor

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Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA
The iconic Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA.

Bill Russell will be honored during the 2022-23 season with a commemorative patch on the shoulder of NBA jerseys.

NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that they will honor the life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. The iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA.

“[Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill’s transcendent career will always be recognized.”

“This is a momentous honor reserved for one of the greatest champions to ever play the game,” said NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio. “Bill’s actions on and off the court throughout the course of his life helped to shape generations of players for the better and for that, we are forever grateful. We are proud to continue the celebration of his life and legacy alongside the league.” . . .

Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA | NBA.com

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	RIP Bill Russell RIP to the GOAT - ultimate team sports winner, civil rights activist, humanitarian, public health advocate. - 11 NBA Championships as a player - 2 NBA Championships as a coach - the first Black coach in USA team sports - 2 NCAA Championships

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	l was on a middle school basketball team who went to Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington IL to hear Mr. Russell speak He walked out on stage and announced he was not there to.talk basketball but instead he would talk about serious matters and thus surprised many in the auditorium It was the first civil rights event I ever attended He was a leader of men Last edited by aslyfox; 08-01-2022 at 04:13 AM.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by luftfluss RIP to the GOAT - ultimate team sports winner, civil rights activist, humanitarian, public health advocate. - 11 NBA Championships as a player - 2 NBA Championships as a coach - the first Black coach in USA team sports - 2 NCAA Championships He was a man amongst men. Here's a good article about him: Bill Russell, Celtics Center Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88 - The New York Times

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	a singular honor Quote: Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA The iconic Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA. Bill Russell will be honored during the 2022-23 season with a commemorative patch on the shoulder of NBA jerseys. NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that they will honor the life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. The iconic Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer will be the first player to have his number retired across the NBA. “[Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill’s transcendent career will always be recognized.” “This is a momentous honor reserved for one of the greatest champions to ever play the game,” said NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio. “Bill’s actions on and off the court throughout the course of his life helped to shape generations of players for the better and for that, we are forever grateful. We are proud to continue the celebration of his life and legacy alongside the league.” . . . Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA \| NBA.com