Celtics Mourn the Passing of Celtics Star and Civil Rights Leader Bill Russell
Celtics icon and civil rights advocate Bill Russell passed away Sunday (July 31) at the age of 88. The Boston Celtics issued a statement saying Russell is, “a champion unlike…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 21: Basketball Hall of Fame member Bill Russell attends a game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 79-74. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Celtics icon and civil rights advocate Bill Russell passed away Sunday (July 31) at the age of 88.
The Boston Celtics issued a statement saying Russell is, "a champion unlike any other in the history of team sports."
"To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was," they added. See some additional tributes below.
