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No. 18 -- Bill Russell

Bill Russell was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA championships during his 13-year career. Russell led the San Francisco Dons to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956, and he captained the gold-medal winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

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  • Originally Aired October 1, 1999
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created November 27, 2020 by
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  • Modified November 27, 2020 by
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Name Type Role
Bill Russell Guest Star