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Bill Russell
American basketball player and coach (1934–2022)
For other people named Bill Russell, see Bill Russell (disambiguation).
Russell with the Boston Celtics, c. 1960 | |
| Born | (1934-02-12)February 12, 1934 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Died | July 31, 2022(2022-07-31) (aged 88) Mercer Island, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg)[1] |
| High school | McClymonds (Oakland, California) |
| College | San Francisco (1953–1956) |
| NBA draft | 1956: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Selected by the St.
Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1956–1969 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 6 |
| Coaching career | 1966–1988 |
| 1956–1969 | Boston Celtics |
| 1966–1969 | Boston Celtics |
| 1973–1977 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1987–1988 | Sacramento Kings |
As player:
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