On June 25, 1984, Bill Russell broke a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record by playing in his 1,953rd career game. He started in center field, hit second in the lineup and went 0-for-3 in a 9-4 loss ...

On this day in Boston Celtics history, one of the greatest players to play the game retired: Celtics center legend Bill Russell decided to hang it up officially after 13 seasons with the team. Russell ...

Paris Alston looks back at the life of legendary Celtics player Bill Russell. In this installment of Rooted Remembers, Paris Alston goes into the archives to remember the life and accomplishments, ...

The NBA would not be where it is today without legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Russell laying the foundation. Founded in 1946, the league faced significant challenges, particularly in ...

Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics' dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday. The Hall of Famer was 88. Over a 15-year period, beginning ...

Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell changed the game of basketball forever -- and in more ways than one. The University of San Francisco alum was such a dominant player at the NCAA level ...

The oral history consists of eleven digital files: 2011.174.88.1a, 2011.174.88.1b, 2011.174.88.1c, 2011.174.88.1d, 2011.174.88.1e, 2011.174.88.1f, 2011.174.88.1g ...