Happy twosome shown here, is Red Auerbach who coached his last Celtic's game that won their 8th straight NBA playoff championship by beating the...
Boston Celtics' player Bill Russell hooks a shot during the NBA championship's final game in 1960 against the Saint Louis Hawks.
San Francisco teammates raise big Bill Russell on their shoulders in a spontaneous gesture of acclaim following tonight's triumph over the clans,...
Dwarfed by Bill Russell , six-foot, 11-inch player coach of the Boston Celtics, and 7-foot, 3-inch college star Lew Alcindor, Cassius Clay strains...
The Boston's Celtic's Bill Russell, goes in high to score as St. Louis Hawk's Zelmo Beaty, tries to block the attempt in a 2nd person action at the...
It's a jubilant mob scene as happy fans carry Celtics' Tommy Heinsohn , coach Red Auerbach , and big Bill Russell around the basketball court at...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics poses for a photo with eleven of his Championship rings in 1996 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User...
Knicks' Dave Bradley finds himself surrounded by Celtics players during 2nd quarter action of the 6th game of the Eastern NBA Playoff series here,...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait in 1969 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...
Wilt Chamberlain goes up to block Bill Russell's shot during action at Boston Garden as Tom Heinsohn & Woody Sauldsberry look on.
Bill Russell and Earl Wilson, listen to speakers at a memorial service for slain NAACP leader, Medgar W. Evers. Some 5,000 people were at the Boston...
Boston: Celtics' Bill Russell harasses 76ers' Wilt Chamberlain as he attempts to score, 2nd quarter action, Boston Garden. Celtics' John Havlicek .
The University of San Francisco Basketball star, two-time All-American Bill Russell sits like a giant grasshopper as he relaxes in his unique way....
Boston Celtics center Bill Russell [#6] grabs rebound in game against the N.Y. Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics moves the ball up court during a game played in 1967 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER:...
Great Bill Russell gets introduced to the crowd during the NBA Europe Live Tour presented by EA Sports on October 11, 2006 at the Kölnarena in...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics defends during a game played in 1968 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...
Center Bill Russell stands on the court during a game at the Boston Garden circa 1960's in Boston, Massachusetts.
Former Boston Celtic and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell presents the 2013 W.E.B. Du Bois Medal to NBA Commissioner David Stern at a ceremony at...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics shoots a hook shot against the New York Knicks in 1967 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. NOTE TO...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics poses for a portrait in 1968 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...
Bill Russell soars high to dunk in two points, beating out 76ers' Wilt Chamberlain and Dave Gambee during fourth quarter action at the Boston...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics takes the ball after a New York Knicks score circa the 1960's during a game.
Boston Celtics basketball player Bill Russell looks at the camera during a time-out in the waning moments of the 4th playoff game with the 76ers at...
Boston Celtics player-coach Bill Russell and guard Emmette Bryant head for the showers after the Celtics defeated the los Angeles Lakers 108-106 to...
Bill Russell, the American former professional basketball Hall of Famer who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball...
Bill Russell, Boston Celtics great, returned to his alma mater, the University of San Francisco, where he was honored with a dedication of the Bill...
Boston: Celtics' Bill Russell pins Warriors' Wilt Chamberlain's right arm, and holds him, during wild 4th quarter in which both sides fought. Boston...
Boston Celtic, Bill Russell grips his Most Valuable Player trophy while being congratulated by the president of the NBA, Maurice Podoloff.
Boston: Wilt Chamberlain of the Warriors' fights for rebound with Tom Sanders of the Celtics' as Bill Russell looks on. Action took place in the...
Bill Russell was named as new coach of the Boston Celtics and became the first black coach in the NBA. Russell and Auback look over an autographed...
Boston vs. Philadelphia. Madison Square Garden. New York, New York: Bill Russell of Boston in on action as Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia misses...
Boston Celtics' Bill Russell takes the grabs the rebound to pass after a score by the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.
President Barack Obama presents Basetball Hall of Fame member and human rights advocate Bill Russell the 2010 Medal of Freedom in the East Room of...
Boston: Bill Russell, the highest paid player in the history of professional basketball is all smiles after he was named the new coach of the Boston...
Boston's player coach Bill Russell blocks a shot by Keith Erickson as the Celtics go on to defeat the Lakers 108-106 in the final game of the NBA...
Basketball: NBA Playoffs, Boston Celtics Bill Russell in action vs New York Knicks, Game 6, Cover, Boston, MA 4/18/1969
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Freedom to basketball great Bill Russell during a ceremony to present the awards at the White House in...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics is awarded the 1963 NBA All-Star MVP Trophy after the 1963 NBA All-Star Game circa 1963 in Los Angeles,...
Boston, Massachusetts: Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics appears dejected while sitting alone on bench as the Cincinnati Royals regained their one...
Lakers' Jerry West is guarded closely by Celtics' Bill Russell as he goes in for a layup, 3rd period, 1st game of championship playoffs of the NBA,...
In a ceremony held in empty Boston Garden prior to the Celtics-New York Knicks game, the Boston Celtics retired the number of former Celtics' star...
Legend Bill Russell shakes hands with Kobe Bryant at halftime after both of Bryant's and Los Angeles Lakers jerseys are retired at Staples Center on...
University of San Francisco basketball player Bill Russell showing the form he will bring to the pros when he joins the Boston Celtics, San...
All-American basketball center, Bill Russell, shows his rare form as he clears the high jump bar at six feet, eight inches in the University of San...
Boston, Massachusetts: In the Lakers-Celtics match, Wilt Chamberlain , of the Los Angeles Lakers challenges Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics as he...
Bill Russell talks to reporters at a news conference where it was announced that Russell will become head coach of the Sacremento Kings under a seven...
University of San Francisco Dons player Bill Russell sinks a basket during the semifinals of the NCAA basketball tournament in Chicago, Illinois.
American professional basketball player Bill Russell poses wearing a University of San Francisco vest in the United States circa 1956. Bill Russell...
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics grabs the rebound against Willis Reed of the New York Knicks circa 1970's at the Boston Garden in Boston,...
Bill Russell of the Celtics turns a deaf ear on Wilt Chamberlain of the 76ers and has to be restrained by referee John Vanak away from Chamberlain.
Boston Celtics manager Red Auerbach is shown talking with Olympic star Bill Russell as Russell's wife, Rose, looks on at Madison Square Garden....
Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors posts up against Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1964 at the Boston Garden...
Seattle Supersonics Head Coach Bill Russell talks to his team during an NBA basketball game at McNichols Arena on January 21, 1977 in Denver,...