The fourth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. Before there was Mookie Betts, there was Bill Russell. An outstanding ...

Bill Russell was one of the greatest players in NBA history. He won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and was known for his defense, leadership, and strong character. Beyond basketball, he was ...

"There were many times I outplayed Russell, but his teams won because his teams were better” - Wilt Chamberlain on why he felt he was always better than Bill Russell originally appeared on Basketball ...

Paris Alston looks back at the life of legendary Celtics player Bill Russell. In this installment of Rooted Remembers, Paris Alston goes into the archives to remember the life and accomplishments, ...

Russell shot up the minor-league ladder, playing just 221 games before making the jump from Class A Bakersfield to the majors in 1969, doubling in his first big-league at-bat. The adjustment from the ...