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The NBA announced on Thursday that it will honor Bill Russell by retiring the Boston Celtics legend’s No. 6 jersey throughout the league. Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88, becomes the first player to have his number permanently retired across the NBA. Players who currently wear the No. 6, most notably LeBron James, may continue doing so, though […]
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has passed away at the age of 88. Russell’s official Twitter account broke the news on Sunday, saying the Hall of Fame big man passed away peacefully with his longtime wife by his side. “Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88,” the […]
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