BREAKING: Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend, dies at 88

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Jul 31, 2022 BREAKING: Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion and Boston Celtics legend, dies at 88 Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, who towered over pro basketball throughout the turbulent 1960s and stood tall against the era's virulent racism, died Sunday, according to a statement posted to his verified Twitter page. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy