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Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Russell made history in the US Civil Rights era
We remember Russell for his 11 titles, but the world remembers him for what he did to support the struggle for civil rights.
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'Celtics City' highlights Hall of Famer Bill Russell's challenges in Boston
While he might be the greatest Celtics player, when Russell was suiting up for the Celtics, he had anything but an ideal ...
Basketball Network on MSN15h
"The only player in NBA history that got traded for the Ice Capades" - Boston Celtics got Bill Russell in the most unique way possible
T he NBA has seen its fair share of mind-boggling trades that have altered the course of basketball history. Whether it was ...
‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: The 70s C's and the ‘worst stain in Boston's history'
Outside of the Celtics' two NBA titles, the 1970s marked a dark decade in the city's history. The period of unrest was the ...
4 takeaways from Celtics City episode 3 ‘All Swept Up’
Part 3 of the nine-part “Celtics City” documentary on HBO premiered on Monday night with a focus on the 1970s Celtics amid a period of turmoil in Boston amid desegregation busing. The episode begins ...
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‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Russell makes history amid civil rights struggle
Max’s “Celtics City” docuseries continued Monday night with another deep dive into the organization’s history. Episode 2, ...
Celtics Wire on MSN6d
On this day: Russell jersey retired; Bird for 60; NINE alumni birthdays
On this day in Celtics history, Bill Russell's jersey went up to the rafters, Larry Bird scored 60 points, and Jimmy Rodgers ...
Basketball greatness and volatile 1960s collide in Celtics City Ep. 2
For any basketball fan under 65, it’s easy to know that the Celtics were historically great in the 1950’s and 1960s. Images ...
Basketball Network on MSN7d
"I was his whipping boy" - Red Auerbach intentionally berated Tom Heinsohn to send a message because he knew other Celtics stars had fragile egos
In an interview with Boston Celtics, Heinsohn even acknowledged that Auerbach often singled him out with heated yet ...
Basketball Network on MSN12d
Dominque Wilkins explains what the Celtics need to do to become a dynasty again: "If these guys are capable of winning a couple more championships..."
The same scenario played out when the Celtics lifted the Larry O'Brien trophy in June. It was their first since 2008, and ...
Sporting News on MSN9d
Lakers vs. Celtics: The key stats you need to know in history of NBA rivalry
They also happen to be among the fiercest rivals in the world of sports: the Lakers and the Celtics.Los Angeles and Boston ...