Loss of NBA, civil rights pioneer Bill Russell being felt around world

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Russell died Sunday at the age of 88, with his wife, Jeannine, at his side, his family said. No cause of death was immediately available; Russell, who had been living in the Seattle area, was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness.

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Times of India

NBA legend Bill Russell passes away at 88

Bill Russell has won many accolades in his life, including an Olympic gold medal and 11 championship titles.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Fox Sports

Bill Russell's basketball career: By the numbers

Here are some of the statistics that tell the story of NBA icon and Celtics legend Bill Russell's incredible 13-year career.

2 months ago·United States

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The Times

Bill Russell: Basketball legend and civil rights pioneer dies aged 88

Michael Jordan, Martina Navratilova and Barack Obama joined a long list of icons paying tribute to Bill Russell after the basketball legend and civil rights pio

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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WCVB

Loss of NBA, civil rights pioneer Bill Russell being felt around world

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died Sunday at age 88, according to an announcement from his family.

2 months ago·Boston, United States

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The Epoch Times

Pelosi Visits Asia, Speculation Over Possible Taiwan Stop; NBA Great Bill Russell Passes Away at 88

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2 months ago·New York, United States

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Infobae

Basketball star Bill Russell died at 88

The famous athlete won eleven NBA titles in thirteen seasons in the league, all lived with the Boston Celtics jersey, between 1956 and 1969. His legendary number 6 hangs on the ceiling of Garden, where images of his triumphs are usually projected on big screens to evoke the greatness of the franchise.

2 months ago·C A B A, Argentina

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