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NBA unveils No. 6 patch to honor Celtics legend Bill Russell
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Charania] The NBA will retire the No. 6 league-wide honoring the late, legendary player and activist Bill Russell. : r/bostonceltics
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NBA Unveils No. 6 Patch to Honor Bill Russell
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Bill Russell No. 6 jersey number retired across NBA
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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
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Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell to have number retired across NBA
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NBA unveils No. 6 patch to honor Bill Russell across league
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Celtics honor Bill Russell with new City Edition uniform for 2022-23
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Bill Russell statue unveiled on City Hall Plaza
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NBA unveils No. 6 patch to honor Bill Russell across league