Russell parents were Charles Russell and Katie Russell and lived in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Russell parents were Charles Russell and Katie Russell and lived in West Monroe, Louisiana.
At University of San Francisco (USF), Russell became the new starting center for coach Phil Woolpert of San Francisco Dons.
At University of San Francisco (USF), Russell became the new starting center for coach Phil Woolpert of San Francisco Dons.
The 1956–57 Boston Celtics season saw the debut of a starting lineup made up of five future Hall-of-Famers: center Russell, forwards Heinsohn and Frank Ramsey
The 1956–57 Boston Celtics season saw the debut of a starting lineup made up of five future Hall-of-Famers: center Russell, forwards Heinsohn and Frank Ramsey
In 1971, Russell joined NBA on ABC to do commentary on the Game of the Week
In 1971, Russell joined NBA on ABC to do commentary on the Game of the Week
Russell had stints as head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics (1973–1977) and Sacramento Kings (1987–1988)
Russell had stints as head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics (1973–1977) and Sacramento Kings (1987–1988)
On February 14, 2009, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award would be renamed the 11-time NBA champion.
On February 14, 2009, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced that the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award would be renamed the 11-time NBA champion.
On November 15, 2019, Russell accepted the Hall of Fame ring in a private ceremony with family.
On November 15, 2019, Russell accepted the Hall of Fame ring in a private ceremony with family.
Russell was married to Jeannine Russell at the time of his death
Russell was married to Jeannine Russell at the time of his death