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Bill Russell

1934-02-12 (90 years old) in West Monroe, Louisiana, USA

William Felton "Bill" Russell was a legendary American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana, Russell's impact on the game goes beyond statistics. He played the center position for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969, winning an astonishing 11 NBA championships in 13 seasons. Renowned for his defensive prowess, leadership, and shot-blocking abilities, Russell was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, becoming the NBA's first African American head coach. Russell continued to influence the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball both on and off the court.

Movies

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El otro Rey de Chicago
0 %|Apr 18, 2022
Documentary
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O.J.: Made in America
84 %|May 20, 2016
Documentary, Crime, History
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Mr. Russell's House
0 %|Feb 18, 2013
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Uncle Drew: Chapter 2
0 %|Oct 30, 2012
Comedy, Documentary
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Fathers of the Sport
0 %|Feb 7, 2008
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:03 from Gold
90 %|Jun 18, 2002
Documentary
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Jim Brown: All-American
50 %|Mar 22, 2002
Documentary
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Bill Russell: My Life, My Way
0 %|Apr 17, 2000
Documentary
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete
100 %|Feb 12, 1996
Documentary, History, TV Movie
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Rickles... On the Loose
0 %|Aug 23, 1986
Comedy
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Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
0 %|Mar 1, 1985
Documentary
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On the Right Track
53 %|Mar 6, 1981
Comedy, Romance
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Goin' Back to Indiana
0 %|Sep 19, 1971

Series

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Bill Russell: Legend
70 %|Feb 8, 2023
Documentary
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Shut Up and Dribble
0 %|Nov 3, 2018
Documentary
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Basketball: A Love Story
70 %|Sep 18, 2018
Documentary
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O.J.: Made in America
80 %|Jun 11, 2016
Documentary
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Iconoclasts
60 %|Nov 17, 2005
Documentary
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Miami Vice
75 %|Sep 16, 1984
Crime, Drama
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The White Shadow
68 %|Nov 27, 1978
Drama, Family
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Saturday Night Live
69.36 %|Oct 11, 1975
Comedy, News
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The Flip Wilson Show
48 %|Sep 17, 1970
Comedy
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The Dick Cavett Show
66.58 %|Jun 6, 1968
Talk
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
64 %|Sep 9, 1967
Comedy