Bill Russell was larger than life, both figuratively and literally. The 6′10 center’s presence on the hardwood was domineering; his impact on the court was monumental and one of the many reasons the ...

This Feb. 12 would have been the 92nd birthday of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man alum Bill Russell, who left us in August 2023. The Monroe, Louisiana native attended college at the University of ...

There are new public displays installed on campus inspired by Russell’s achievements in athletics and leadership in social justice, and the main campus thoroughfare is now known as The Bill Russell ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of San Francisco (USF) is proud to announce a series of events, including an annual men's basketball game, to honor and commemorate ...

On this day in Boston Celtics history, legendary big man Bill Russell pulled down an NBA Finals record 40 rebounds in Game 2 of the 1960 NBA Finals, which Boston played against the (then) St. Louis ...