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On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays
On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell's jersey went up to the rafters, Larry Bird scored 60 points, and Jimmy Rodgers ...
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Ex-mayor Bill Russell leads Jerseyville economic development
Bill Russell: Jersey County has always been an ag county, there are no if, ands or buts. ... It’s an agricultural community. JED has talked to business that are ag-based that have shown interest ...
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"It was harsh, mean, and racist" - Worthy explains Celtics fans never appreciated Bill Russell
Even after retirement, Bill's legacy faced a delay in recognition. It wasn't until decades later that Russell's contributions were universally celebrated, including the retirement of his jersey ...
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"He called him every racist name you can think of” - Boston guard lost his mind when he got cut by Bill Russell
Related: Why Bill Russell didn't want Boston Celtics fans at his jersey retirement ceremony Today, outside Boston City Hall in Massachusetts, visitors are greeted with a bronze statue of Boston ...
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"He got a lot of great stories to share with me" - Kobe Bryant on how Bill Russell's advices shaped his career
This same mindset drew him to 11-time champion Bill Russell. The "Black Mamba" was ... "I was getting ready for my jersey retirement ceremony, and my phone rings and I pick it up and it's Bill.
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On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays
On this day in Boston Celtics history, iconic Boston big man Bill Russell had his jersey retired in a ceremony at the old Boston Garden in 1972. The ceremony was a small, quiet one, without ...