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Russell was an elite help defender who allowed the Celtics to play the "Hey, Bill" defense: whenever a Celtic requested additional defensive help, he would shout "Hey, Bill!" Russell was so quick that he could run over for a quick double team and make it back in time if the opponents tried to find the open man. [ 67 ]
Bill Russell also was one of the leading authorities on early New Orleans jazz.He authored articles and books, including three essays in the milestone book, Jazzmen [1] and the voluminous 720-page Jelly Roll Morton scrapbook, Oh, Mister Jelly.
Bill Russell won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics, an NBA record. The following is a list of National Basketball Association (NBA) players who won the most championships. The NBA is a major professional basketball league in North America. It was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). [1]
Bill Russell (1934–2022) was an American basketball player and coach. Bill or Billy Russell may also refer to: Entertainment. Bill Russell (composer) (1905–1992 ...
The Celtics players informed Bill Russell of this incident, and the three along with K.C. Jones, Al Butler and Hawks players Woody Sauldsberry and Hill decided to leave Kentucky in protest. [4] Coach Red Auerbach argued the players should stay, but ultimately agreed to drive them to the airport. [5]
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Bill Russell (born 1949) is an American librettist and lyricist. Among his stage musicals are Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and Side Show , which was nominated for the Tony Award as Best Musical.
William Ellis Russell (born October 21, 1948) is an American former shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. Russell played his entire 18-year, 2,181-game career with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the starting shortstop for four National League pennant winners and one World Series championship team. He also served as the team's ...