Bill Russell never hid how proud Larry Bird made him with all of his on-court success for the Boston Celtics.

Here's a breakdown of Bill Russell's career, showcasing how he became one of the world's most important figures in sports and ...

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years — the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport — and marched ...