Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88

[Harry Le Hermit]

Bill Russell, the cornerstone of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won eight straight titles and 11 overall during his career, died Sunday. The Hall of Famer was 88.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...cs-great-bill-russell-11-nba-champion-dies-88

He brings back memories of my youth. I was a big Cincinnati Royals fan, which always played 2nd fiddle to the Celtics in the NBA east. Watched the Royals on TV almost every Saturday and they played the Celtics many times.

 

[Gary O']

Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88​

He became my hero when going up against and beating the likes of Wilt Chamberlin.

Bob Cousy caused me to be a Celtics fan