Before the Bucks, it was Bill Russell and the Celtics who took a stand for racial justice - The Boston Globe
Celtics great Bill Russell: We can't 'move past racism' without acknowledging history - The Boston Globe
Bill Russell: The Boston Celtics' Ring Leader - Sports Illustrated Vault
Among Pro Athletes, Bill Russell Was a Pioneering Activist - The New York Times
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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
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Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, died Sunday. He was 88.
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