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Bill Russell
American basketball player and coach (–)
For other people named Bill Russell, see Bill Russell (disambiguation).
Russell with the Boston Celtics, c.&#; | |
| Born | ()February 12, Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Died | July 31, () (aged&#;88) Mercer Island, Washington, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6&#;ft 10&#;in (&#;m) |
| Listed weight | &#;lb (98&#;kg)[1] |
| High school | McClymonds (Oakland, California) |
| College | San Francisco (–) |
| NBA draft | 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Selected by the St.
Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | – |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 6 |
| Coaching career | – |
| – | Boston Celtics |
| – | Boston Celtics |
| – | Seattle SuperSonics |
| – | Sacramento Kings |
As player:
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