1934 - 2022
Bill Russell American Basketball
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Bill Russell dating history
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Bill Russell was previously married to Dorothy Anstett and Rose Swisher (1956 - 1973).
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American Basketballer Bill Russell was born William Felton Russell on 12th February, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away on 31st Jul 2022 Mercer Island, Washington aged 88. He is most remembered for Boston Celtics Great. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Bill Russell is a member of the following lists: National Basketball Association broadcasters, 1934 births and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 2 |
17 years
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10 years
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3 years
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|---|
| Total | 2 |
17 years
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10 years
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3 years
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Details
| First Name |
William
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| Last Name |
Russell
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| Full Name at Birth |
William Felton Russell
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| Alternative Name |
Bill
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| Birthday |
12th February, 1934
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| Birthplace |
Monroe, Louisiana
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| Died |
31st July, 2022
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| Place of Death |
Mercer Island, Washington
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| Height |
6' 9" (206 cm)
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| Weight |
215lbs (98 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
McClymonds in Oakland, California
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| University |
University of San Francisco
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| Occupation |
Basketball
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| Basketball Position |
Center
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| NBA First Game Date |
22nd December, 1956
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| Draft |
St. Louis Hawks, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1956 NBA Draft
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| Hall of Fame |
Inducted as Player in 1975
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| Claim to Fame |
Boston Celtics Great
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William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA championships during his 13-year career. Russell and Henri Richard of the National Hockey League are tied for the record of the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. He led the San Francisco Dons to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956, and he captained the gold-medal winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics.. Russell is widely considered to be one of the best basketball players of all-time.
