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.
THE REIGN TAKES HOLD – THE EARLY 1960S
Boston would go on to win eight straight championships in the early-to-mid 1960s during Russell’s prime, becoming a nearly unstoppable force few teams have even hinted at replicating since.
Bill Russell shooting over Jim Krebs of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1962 NBA Finals (Harold P. Matosian/AP).
Russell with Bob Cousy after winning the 1963 NBA championship (AP Photo).
Celtics in 1963 (left to right): Red Auerbach, Frank Ramsey, Jim Loscutoff, Bill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn, and Bob Cousy (AP Photo).
