Celebrating Bill Russell’s 86th birthday in photos

On Boston Celtics legendary big man Bill Russell’s 86th birthday, we celebrate his long and rich life and contributions to basketball and civil rights.

HIS OWN STATUE

Russell was similarly honored not long after by the City of Boston in 2013 for his contributions to the culture of the city and the sport more generally.

Russell at the unveiling of his statue in 2013 (Boston Herald/Patrick Whittemore).

 

Russell and his statue on Boston City Hall Plaza (Boston Herald/Patrick Whittemore).
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