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Bill was drafted out of the University of San Francisco in 1956.
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Who was the first black player to play for the Boston Celtics?
Chuck Cooper, drafted in 1950
Did Bill Russell and Larry Bird play together?
No they did not. Although both players played their entire careers with the Boston Celtics, Larry Bird was only drafted ten years after Bill Russell retired. Russell played between 1956-69, while Bird played between 1979-92.
Who was drafted to the NBA in 1979?
Some popular players that were drafted in 1979 were Magic Johnson who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers, Bill Cartwright who was drafted by the New York Knicks, Jim Paxson who was drafted by the Portland Trailblazers, Bill Laimbeer who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Mark Eaton who was drafted by the Phoenix Suns.
Did bill Russell ever play for the nuggets?
Bill Russell played his entire career for the Boston Celtics.
What number did Bill Russell wear when he played for the celtics?
Bill Russell was number six throughout his career.
