"[60] Before the 196162 season, Russell's team was scheduled to play in an exhibition game in Lexington, Kentucky, when Russell and his black teammates were refused service at a local restaurant. Russell also had seven regular-season games with 40 or more rebounds, the NBA Finals record for highest rebound per game average (29.5, 1959) and by a rookie (22.9, 1957). He became the first Black head coach in NBA history when he took over for Red Auerbach on the Celtics bench in 1966. One makes himself look good at the expense of the other guys on the floor. He was drafted by the St. Louis Hawks with the 2nd pick in the 1956 NBA draft, but was traded to the Boston Celtics soon after. [59] With the Celtics leading 125123 with one second left, the Hawks had the ball at their own baseline. 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American athletes of the century", "Daily Dime: Special Edition The game's greatest giants ever", "Ranking the top 74 NBA players of all time: Nos. It would be to our advantage if we paid him off for five years to get away from us in the rest of this series. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [50], Before his NBA rookie year, Russell was the captain of the 1956 U.S. men's Olympic basketball team that competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, which was held in November and December in Melbourne, Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere. During Russell's college career, the conference was known as the California Basketball Association. Bill Russell is saying goodbye to his Washington home after nearly 50 years. [183] Russell was married to Jeannine Russell at the time of his death. He's the guy who whipped us psychologically. [115] While Russell long had sore feelings towards Boston, there was something of a reconciliation, and he visited the city regularly in his later years, something he never did in the years immediately after his retirement. 1 choice has to be Bill Russell. Russell, who once said he owed the public nothing,[109] was not there; he ended his career and cut all ties to the Celtics. Russell and 14 others were given the highest honor a U.S. civilian can receive in a ceremony at the White House. [152] In 2009, Russell's erstwhile Knicks opponent Bill Bradley wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Russell "was the smartest player ever to play the game [of basketball]". When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. [186] His older brother was the noted playwright Charlie L. How tall was Bill Russell? [117] He finished with a 341290 regular season record and was 3427 in the playoffs. The NBA icon Bill Russell and his wife had up to three kids. Jon Lester | Kid Rock | Kevin Durant | Tyler Joseph | Peyton Manning | Rickie Fowler | Todd Frazier | Justin Williams | Neymar | John Cena | LeSean McCoy | Ray Allen | Fred Hoiberg | Aaron Judge | Russell Westbrook | In college with the University of San Francisco (USF), Russell leaned in heavily into his pedigree as a defensive mastermind when he used his raw athleticism to block shots of opposing forwards and centers with the speed of a guard. The owner of the Hawks called Auerbach later and demanded more in the trade. Bill received her support throughout his NBA career. In the first two games, Russell ordered his players not to double-team West, who used the freedom to score 53 and 41 points in the Game 1 and 2 Laker wins. Rose Swisher and Bill Russell were married on December 9th, 1956. These statues were modeled by a local boy from Somerville and multiple girls from the surrounding area. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? After he graduated, the NCAA rules committee instituted a second new rule to counter the play of big men like Russell; basket interference was now prohibited. Reese Witherspoon's Former Malibu Compound Hits the Market for $8 Million See Inside! ", "Basketball Players who Caused Rule Changes by Ron Kurtus", "The Bill Russell Story: More Than A Champion", "NCAA Basketball Tourney History: Two by Four", "Stanford Trackmen Finish Fourth in Fresno Relays; Leamon King Equals Century World Record; Landy Runs Mile in 3.59.1; Russell Nears Mark", "Bill Russell attempting to clear 69 1/4. GREAT NEWS! As the teams split the first six games, the tension was so high that in Game 3 Celtics coach Auerbach punched his colleague Ben Kerner and received a $300 fine. UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden called Russell "the greatest defensive man I've ever seen". When the reporter asked how, Russell responded: "Because the most important factor is respect. [157] Russell ranked No. [79] Game 7 was tied one second before the end of regular time, when Lakers guard Rod Hundley faked a shot and passed out to Frank Selvy, who missed an open eight-foot last-second shot that would have won Los Angeles the title. Russell said he was "proud of my grandfather's heroic dignity against forces more powerful than him he would not allow himself to be oppressed or intimidated by anyone." [38] He became known for his strong defense and shot-blocking skills, once denying 13 shots in a game. $39,800,000. The main level features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Jones. Reading, Mercer Island, Los Angeles. He's so good, he scares you. He led the San Francisco Dons to two consecutive NCAA championships in 1955 and 1956,[4] and he captained the gold-medal winning U.S. national basketball team at the 1956 Summer Olympics. [5] In addition, Russell holds the NBA Finals single-game record for most rebounds (40, March 29, 1960, vs. St. Louis, and April 18, 1962, vs. Los Angeles), most rebounds in a quarter (19, April 18, 1962, vs. Los Angeles), and most consecutive games with 20 or more rebounds (15 from April 9, 1960 April 16, 1963). Bill Russell, an American actor, was born William Felton Russell on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. Dobre Twins | Rick Pitino | Odell Beckham, Jr | Roman Atwood | Steve Harvey | Stephen Curry | Jordan Spieth | Lionel Messi | In its announcement, the WCC stated: "The 'Russell Rule' requires each member institution to include a member of a traditionally underrepresented community in the pool of final candidates for every athletic director, senior administrator, head coach and full-time assistant coach position in the athletic department. You are a Negro. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Russell, who helped the Boston Celtics win 11 NBA championships as a player, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1975. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Felton Bill Russell I found on Findagrave.com. He had an older brother, Charlie Louis Russell, who was a writer. Rose Swisher (1956-1973, divorced), 3 children Dorothy Anstett (1977-1980, divorced) . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. As part of the 1961 Celtics boycott, he and the other black teammates refused to play in the exhibition game and flew home, drawing a great deal of controversy and publicity. Year should not be greater than current year. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement that He was "the greatest champion in all of the team sports.". In these eleven games, Russell averaged 18.3 points and 29.4 rebounds. [145] He also won two state championships in high school. Facts About Bill Russell's Achievements Spouse(s)/Children. [90][91] It was their sixth consecutive and seventh title in Russell's eight years with the team, a streak unreached in any U.S. professional sports league. There was a problem getting your location. Inside 'Selling Sunset' Star Jason Oppenheim and Girlfriend Marie Lou Nurk's 'Pretty Perfect' New L.A. Condo. Russell later called it the best team of his era and the best defense of all time. [136] During halftime of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, Celtics captains Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce presented Russell a surprise birthday cake for his 75th birthday. In 1954, he became the first coach of a major college basketball squad to start three African-American players: K. C. Jones, Hal Perry, and Russell. [5][41], Besides basketball, Russell represented USF in track and field events. An undeniable highlight of the home is its prime location, says Eddie Chang of Realogics Sothebys International Realty, who represents the listing. [56] In previous years, the Celtics had been a high-scoring team but lacked the defensive presence needed to close out tight games. Brown, who gave him a high $24,000 rookie contract, just $1,000 shy of the top-earning veteran Bob Cousy.[121]. 5 bds; 3 . Bill Russell is saying goodbye to his Washington home after nearly 50 years. [216] He was quoted as saying: "From my very first year I thought of myself as playing for the Celtics, not for Boston. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "[101] The game still ended on a high note for Russell. Heinsohn felt that Russell resented him because the former was named the 1957 NBA Rookie of the Year. [187], In 1959, Russell became the first NBA player to visit Africa. The Celtics won Game 4 in an upset, but the Hawks prevailed in Games 5 and 6, with Pettit scoring 50 points in the deciding Game 6. All rights reserved. 4 in a similar list by The Athletic. Russell held Chamberlain to a pair of field goals in the first three quarters of Game 3. Many people thought that Russell was more important even though he had only played half the season. [14] [191] The news was announced in a Twitter post by his family. Among his multitude of achievements, the 6-foot-10 Boston Celtics center from 1956-69 notched 11 NBA titles with the Celtics and was a five-time NBA most valuable player and a 12-time NBA all-star. In overtime, Frank Ramsey, the fourth forward, fouled out trying to guard Baylor, so Russell was robbed of his usual four-men wing rotation; he and little-used fifth forward Gene Guarilia successfully pressured Baylor into missed shots. "[5] The Sixers outpaced the Celtics when they shredded the famed Boston defense by scoring 140 points in the clinching Game 5 win. Bill was 88 years old when he died. The Celtics rallied back, winning Game 5 122104 and Game 6 114106, powered by a spirited Havlicek and helped by a terrible Sixers shooting slump. Russells life is a reminder that basketball players are also human beings that deserve to garner respect regardless of their race, color and creed. Asked by Russell what was wrong, his grandfather replied how proud he was of him, being coach of an organization in which blacks and whites coexisted in harmony. But there was so much more than his six-feet-ten-inches to admire. According to a previous Reporter article, Russell and 14 others were given the highest honor a U.S. civilian can receive in a ceremony at the White House. Hall of Fame Professional Basketball Player, Coach. He was born and brought up in a super-rich-class Catholic Christian family from West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. The Medal of Freedom is given to people who make contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors., Russell marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was the first African American to coach in the NBA and the first to coach a major sport at the professional level in the United States, read a press release, which added, in part: Bill Russell is also an impassioned advocate of human rights (and) has been a consistent advocate of equality.. Mercer Island is really popular amongst locals and people moving to the area. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [80][81] Russell finished with a clutch performance, scoring 30 points, along with 4 assists,[82] and tying his own NBA Finals record with 40 rebounds in a 110107 overtime win. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [1] While his rival had a record-breaking season of 50.4 points per game, including Chamberlain's 100-point game,[67] the Celtics became the first team to win 60 games in a season and Russell was voted as the league's MVP. Now 87, the former pro athlete. [153] He could score with putbacks and made mid-air outlet passes to point guard Bob Cousy for easy fast-break points. . [164], Of Russell, former NBA player and head coach Don Nelson said: "There are two types of superstars. He works at times on telecasts of NBA games and even does some acting. [20] Russell stated that his father became his childhood hero, later followed up by Minneapolis Lakers superstar George Mikan, whom he met when he was in high school. [4] Decades later, Russell explained that his experiences hardened him against abuse of all kinds,[35] saying: "I never permitted myself to be a victim. The 12-time All-Star played center for the Boston Celtics, part of a dynasty that ruled the court with 11 NBA championships during his 13 years as a player. [3] Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. [5], For his achievements, Russell was named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated in 1968. [13], Russell's life was marked by an uphill battle against racism and controversial actions and statements in response to racism. Russell is touted among many fans as arguably the greatest winner in the history of American sports thanks to his impressive resume. Please reset your password. The property covers just under half an acre. His father gave up his trucking job and became a steelworker in order to be closer to his children. [173] The statue was unveiled on November 1, 2013, with Russell in attendance. Russell would later find himself drafted by the Celtics in 1956 after a game-changing draft night trade that saw coaching great Red Auerbach trade six-time NBA All-Star Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan for him. He worked hard and used the benefits of a growth spurt to become a decent basketball player. Russell's family issued an official message from his verified account announcing his death. 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[38] Russell led the team in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game for the competition. His death was announced in a statement on social media. He was 88. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. A system error has occurred. Bill Russell, the greatest champion in NBA history, has been voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach. [109] He was so tense before every game that he regularly vomited in the locker room; early in his career, it happened so frequently that his fellow Celtics were more worried when it did not happen than when it did. The living room with fireplace offers spectacular views from a wall of glass. His 1956 rookie contract was worth $24,000 (equivalent to $239,207 in 2021), only fractionally smaller than the $25,000 of top earner and teammate Bob Cousy. Since his retirement Bill Russell has lived on Mercer Island, Lake Washington, near Seattle. [109] According to Taylor, Russell discounted the fact that his career was facilitated by white people who were proven anti-racists: his high school coach George Powles, who encouraged him to play basketball, his college coach Phil Woolpert, who integrated USF basketball, Celtics coach Red Auerbach, who made him the first black NBA coach and is regarded as an anti-racist pioneer for his no color barrier, and Celtics owner Walter A. Constantly provoked by New York Knicks center Ray Felix during a game, he complained to coach Auerbach, who told him to take matters into his own hands. Chamberlain outscored Russell by 81 points in the series, but the Celtics walked off with a 42 series win. For his legendary contributions to the game, the NBA renamed the NBA Finals MVP to the Bill Russell NBA MVP Award in 2009 and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers was the first to win the award after the change. The Lakers featured new recruit Chamberlain next to perennial stars Baylor and West, and were the favorites. Russell also ignored Heinsohn's request for an autograph on behalf of his cousin and openly said to Heinsohn that he deserved half of his $300 Rookie of the Year check. [162] In 2022, he was ranked No. [69] It was the record for most rebounds in a single game until November 24, 1960, when Chamberlain grabbed 55 rebounds against Russell,[13] who led the Celtics to a 132129 win over the Philadelphia Warriors with 18 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 assists. [189] On October 16, 2013, Russell was arrested for bringing his registered, loaded .38-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun to the SeattleTacoma International Airport. [136] He was named as a 2010 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Russell coached the Seattle Sonics from 1973 to 1977, led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in 1975, and then spent the last 30 years of his life in Mercer Island. [49][89], In the 196364 NBA season, the Celtics posted a league-best 5822 record in the regular season. Bill Russell. [143] By winning the 1956 NCAA championship with USF and the 1957 NBA title with the Celtics,[144] Russell became the first of only four players in basketball history to win an NCAA championship and an NBA championship back-to-back, the others being Henry Bibby, Magic Johnson, and Billy Thompson. ). The crowd gave Russell a prolonged standing ovation, which brought tears to his eyes. There is a problem with your email/password. The teams split the first six games. [49] Despite this, the Celtics were leading only 9795 with 34 seconds left when Russell closed out the game with several consecutive clutch plays. His impact on the game was so profound that the NBA Finals MVP trophy is named in his honor. Bill Russell died at his home in Mercer Island, Washington, on July 31, 2022 . Because Russell ignored virtually any well-wisher who approached him home or away, including the vast majority of media, his autograph was among the most difficult to secure of any professional athlete of his time. I'm certainly going to ask Maurice Podoloff." So we never, or at least I never, ever considered him as having ulterior motives for whatever he did. In Game 4, the Celtics were trailing by one point with seven seconds left and the Lakers had the ball until Baylor stepped out of bounds. Category: Richest Athletes NBA Players. "https://ssl." Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. He wedded Dorothy Anstett, Miss USA, in 1968, in 1977, but the couple separated in 1980. [160] In 2009, Slam named him the third best player of all-time behind Jordan and Chamberlain. During his tenure with the Celtics, he helped them win 11 NBA Championship titles and received numerous other honors and awards. The Bill Russell Legacy Foundation, established by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, funded the project. A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88. Set on a third of an acre, the midcentury modern design is nestled among the trees with a quintessential Pacific Northwest vista. enable_page_level_ads: true [194][195] For his promotion to coach, the Celtics paid Russell an annual salary of $25,000 which was in addition to his salary as a player. [55] Russell's first Celtics game came on December 22, 1956, against the St. Louis Hawks, led by star forward Bob Pettit, who would go on to hold several all-time scoring records. A streamlined epicurean kitchen boasts plentiful storage space, luxe surfaces, and top-of-the-line appliances. "[22], During his early years, Russell struggled to develop his skills as a basketball player. Try again later. Russell is a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star, according to his NBA profile. Our community will miss his towering presence. "[49], In the 195960 NBA season, the NBA witnessed the debut of 7ft 1in (2.16m) Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain, who averaged a record 37.6 points per game in his rookie year. [161] In 2020, he was ranked No. My wife and Russell's laugh. [222] When Russell originally retired, he demanded that his jersey be retired in an empty Boston Garden. [127] On November 17, the two-time NCAA champion Russell was recognized for his impact on college basketball as a member of the founding class of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. A year later, the Celtics retired his number "6." [109] Journalists were often treated to the "Russell Glower", described as an "icily contemptuous stare accompanied by a long silence". The game featured Shane Battier, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Maya Moore, Alonzo Mourning, Joakim Noah, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, and Obama's friends from high school. Legendary Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell is evidently selling his longtime home on Mercer Island in Washington's Puget Sound, per a recent article by the Puget Sound Business Journal's. [158][159] In 2007, he was voted the third best center of all-time by ESPN behind Abdul-Jabbar and Chamberlain. [6][7][8][9] Standing at 6ft 10in (2.08m) tall, with a 7ft 4in (2.24m) arm span,[10][11] his shot-blocking and man-to-man defense were major reasons for the Celtics' dominance during his career. Failed to delete memorial. After the next provocation, Russell pounded Felix to the point of unconsciousness, paid a modest $25 fine, and rarely was the target of cheap fouls thereafter. Estimated Mortgage 11.9k. [34] In one incident, hotels in Oklahoma City refused to admit Russell and his black teammates while they were in town for the 1954 All-College Tournament. I owe so much to him it's impossible to express. [32] Russell became one of several big men who have brought about NCAA rule changes. '"[218] In retirement, Russell described the Boston press as corrupt and racist; in response, Boston sports journalist Larry Claflin claimed that Russell himself was the real racist. pageTracker._trackPageview(); Brown contacted Rochester owner Les Harrison and received an assurance that the Royals could not afford Russell, and they would draft Sihugo Green. He was 88. Bill Russell Childhood Pic "[49] That playoff series ended in a dramatic Game 7, when the Sixers were trailing 110109 five seconds before the end, but Russell turned over the ball. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They are William Jr., Jacob, and Karen Russell. [224], On September 26, 2017, Russell posted a photograph of himself to a previously unused Twitter account in which he was taking the knee in solidarity with the U.S. national anthem kneeling protests. [49], Russell was considered the consummate defensive center, noted for his defensive intensity, basketball IQ, and will to win. When I started to jump to make defensive plays and to block shots, I was initially corrected, but I stuck with it, and it paid off. [1] On March 11, 1965, in a 112100 win over the Detroit Pistons, Russell grabbed 49 rebounds, which tied for the third-most in a single game in NBA history,[92] along with 27 points and 6 assists. The fans could do or think whatever they wanted. [128] On May 20, 2007, Russell was awarded an honorary doctorate by Suffolk University, where he served as its commencement speaker. He went on to star for the Celtics for fourteen years, four of them as a player-coach, before retiring in 1969. He modeled achievement. He replied: "Yes." Muscle and fitness legend, film star and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger recently revealed his secret protein shake recipe. 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