To acquire Russell, the Celtics' Red Auerbach traded Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan to the St. Louis Hawks, who had selected Russell with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Then Boston had to wait until Russell was finished leading the United States to a gold medal in the 1956 Olympics, which ran until December in Melbourne. Once he returned home, Russell signed a one-year, $19,500 contract with Boston.
Bill Russell played his entire career for the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell was number six throughout his career.
Bill Russell won 5 NBA MVP awards... 1958, 1961-63, & 1965
Basketball legend Bill Russell is 83 years old (birthdate: February 12, 1934).
Bill Russell was player coach of the Celtics from 1966-67 through 1968-69.
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Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934.
Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934.
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Bill Russell was number 6 throughout his career.
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Bill Russell played his entire career for the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell has 11 Championships rings and 5 finals mvp
Bill Russell was number six throughout his career.