Bill Russell was player coach of the Celtics from 1966-67 through 1968-69.
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1968 Bill Russell Professional basketball NBA champion player-coach
In Russell's 13 season NBA career with the Boston Celtics, he won 11 titles ... 9 as a player and 2 as a player-coach.
Magic's coach in his rookie season (1979-1980) was Paul Westhead. Westhead was in his first year of NBA coaching as the Lakers won the NBA championship that season.
Russell Martin became a free agent following the 2010 season. On December 16, 2010 he signed a one year contract with the Yankees.
In 1970, Bob Blackman of Dartmouth was the Walter Camp Coach of the Year.