[49], Russell was considered the consummate defensive center, noted for his defensive intensity, basketball IQ, and will to win. The property covers just under half an acre. The owner of the Hawks called Auerbach later and demanded more in the trade. Bill Russell's wife #3 Marilyn Nault came into his life in 1996; they tied the knot on February 17, 2000, and remained together until she passed away on January 21, 2009. And what we would do is[Auerbach] trusted all his playersso like when he'd make a coaching decision, he could talk: he talked to [Bob] Cousey [who is white], he talked to me [black], he talked to [Bill] Sharman [white], he talked to Sam [Jones] [black]all of us: 'What do you think?' This was in contrast to other Celtics who had to work during the offseason to maintain their standard of living; Tom Heinsohn sold insurance, Gene Guarilia was a professional guitar player, Cousy ran a basketball camp, and Red Auerbach invested in plastics and a Chinese restaurant. A system error has occurred. Bill Russell played for the Boston Celtics from 1956 to 1969. . Sorry! It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bills friends, fans, & followers: Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his wife, Jeannine, by his side.. [153] He could score with putbacks and made mid-air outlet passes to point guard Bob Cousy for easy fast-break points. [59] In the highly-competitive Game 7, Russell tried his best to slow down Pettit, as Heinsohn scored 37 points and kept the Celtics alive;[59] Russell contributed by completing the famous "Coleman Play", as he ran down Hawks forward Jack Coleman, who had received an outlet pass at midcourt, and blocked his shot despite the fact that Russell had been standing at his own baseline when the ball was thrown to Coleman. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [19] Russell's father was once refused service at a gas station until the staff had taken care of all the white customers first. Bill Russell. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. He became the first Black head coach in NBA history when he took over for Red Auerbach on the Celtics bench in 1966. Really. Category: Richest Athletes NBA Players. My wife and Russell's laugh. ", "Bill Russell, K.C. Your email address will not be . See Inside the Homes Stars Are Selling After Living There for Many Years, David Ortiz Lists Miami Mansion for $12.5 Million, Jim Carrey Lists Sprawling Brentwood Ranch Estate for $28.9 Million See Inside. google_ad_client: "ca-pub-9816584937735556", Make sure that the file is a photo. [80][81] Russell finished with a clutch performance, scoring 30 points, along with 4 assists,[82] and tying his own NBA Finals record with 40 rebounds in a 110107 overtime win. [56] In previous years, the Celtics had been a high-scoring team but lacked the defensive presence needed to close out tight games. Russell was equally notable for his rebounding abilities, and he led the NBA in rebounds four times, had a dozen consecutive seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds,[12] and remains second all time in both total rebounds and rebounds per game. Marilyn was born on January 15, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Helen and Quentin Nault. Because Russell ignored virtually any well-wisher who approached him home or away, including the vast majority of media, his autograph was among the most difficult to secure of any professional athlete of his time. [5] Russell's team again beat Chamberlain's Philadelphia 76ers 41 in the Eastern Division Finals, proceeding to win the NBA Finals in a tight showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, with Russell scoring 25 points and grabbing 32 rebounds, plus giving out an assist,[97] in a 9593 win in Game 7. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. All Rights Reserved. Copyright IBTimes 2023. Spouse(s)/Children. The couple grew emotionally distant and divorced. He earned 11 NBA championships, the final two being a player-coach The NBA community is in mourning after news broke that Boston Celtics legend and one of the league's greatest players in Bill. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He wrote these words after recounting how grandfather Jake Russell had stood up to the Ku Klux Klan and other whites who attempted to thwart his efforts to build a schoolhouse for black children; his grandfather was the first person in Russell's patrilineal line born free in North America and was himself illiterate. Five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star and winner of 11 NBA Championships, Hall of Famer Bill Russell turned 82 years old on Feb. 12, 2016. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bill Russell 1957 Rookie Boston Celtics NBA Type 1 Original Photo PSA/DNA *RARE* at the best online prices at eBay! [20], At USF, Russell became the new starting center for coach Phil Woolpert of the San Francisco Dons. Beside his third wife, Marilyn Russell, who died in 2009. Russell is a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a 12-time NBA All-Star, according to his NBA profile. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [141], Russell is one of the most successful and decorated athletes in North American sports history. [39][40] During his college career, Russell was the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1955, averaging 20.7 points per game and 20.3 rebounds per game. Russell coached the Seattle Sonics from 1973 to 1977, led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in 1975, and then spent the last 30 years of his life in Mercer Island. And I could anticipate every move that every player made. His playing career statistics included 14,522 points, 21,620 rebounds, and 4,100 assists. [167] On June 15, 2017, Russell was announced as the inaugural recipient of the NBA Lifetime Achievement Award. "[198] In 2009, Russell wrote his paternal grandfather's motto, passed down to his father and then to him: "A man has to draw a line inside himself that he won't allow any man to cross." "[5] After the Division Finals, the Celtics had an easier time in the NBA Finals,[95] winning 41 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Boasting plenty of privacy from its natural surroundings, the newly renovated residence offers 4,250 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms and three baths. oh shyt damnRIP fukk lived a long and storied life still saddening to hear he's passed tho *edit* didn't realize he was 88still thought he was in his 70s '"[203], In a retrospective interview, Russell described the state of mind he felt he needed to enter in order to be able to play basketball: "I had to almost be in a rage. In 1954, he became the first coach of a major college basketball squad to start three African-American players: K. C. Jones, Hal Perry, and Russell. "https://ssl." [8][38] His awards and achievements include eleven NBA championships with the Boston Celtics in thirteen seasons,[52] two of which were won as player-coach,[142] and he is credited with having raised defensive play in the NBA to a new level. [50], Before his NBA rookie year, Russell was the captain of the 1956 U.S. men's Olympic basketball team that competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, which was held in November and December in Melbourne, Australia, in the Southern Hemisphere. [5] Russell was known as one of the most clutch players in the NBA. As the teams split the first six games, the tension was so high that in Game 3 Celtics coach Auerbach punched his colleague Ben Kerner and received a $300 fine. [16] In 2021, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame a second time for his coaching career. [5] The Russell draft-day trade was later called one of the most important trades in the history of North American sports. Her work has appeared on Yahoo, New York Post, and SFGATE. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. On His Way Out of Denver, NBA All-Star Paul Millsap Selling Colorado Mansion, You Can Rent Scottie Pippens Chicago-Area Home on Airbnb During the Olympics, Lakers Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Shooting for Sale of $5M Playa Vista Home. Russell would later find himself drafted by the Celtics in 1956 after a game-changing draft night trade that saw coaching great Red Auerbach trade six-time NBA All-Star Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan for him. Early in the 1970s, I was pulled over by two . [45][46] He also competed in the 440 yards (402.3m) race, which he could complete in 49.6 seconds. Maddie Lymburner, the gorgeous Canada-born fitness celeb and world traveler slowed down for a moment to prepare a healthy breakfast. [145] He also won two state championships in high school. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Russell's 51 rebounds in a single game is the second-highest performance ever, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 55. This browser does not support getting your location. This was the first time in seven years that he failed to average at least 23 rebounds a game. He said: "The Celtics were the first [NBA basketball] team to draft a black player, period: a guy named Chuck Cooper from Duquesne. [171] Each plinth features a key word and related quote to illustrate Russell's multiple accomplishments. Russell was so quick that he could run over for a quick double team and make it back in time if the opponents tried to find the open man. [49] After the Celtics' 10889 victory, Schayes, who made Johnny Kerr come off the bench because he struggled against Russell in the regular season, quipped: "How much does that guy make a year? 8 bds; 10 ba; 12,623 sqft - Active. [107] It was so surprising that Auerbach was blindsided and made the mistake of drafting guard Jo Jo White instead of a center. [79] Game 7 was tied one second before the end of regular time, when Lakers guard Rod Hundley faked a shot and passed out to Frank Selvy, who missed an open eight-foot last-second shot that would have won Los Angeles the title. I averaged over 20 points and over 20 rebounds, and I was the only guy in college blocking shots. "[217] Referring to a time when the Celtics did not frequently sell out the Boston Garden, while the generally mediocre and all-white NHL Boston Bruins did, Russell recalled: "We [the Celtics] did a survey about what we could do to improve attendance. The dining area is tucked next to an elevated living space, and comes with built-in shelving and track lighting, with sliding doors leading outside. "[109][207] When his white Celtics teammate Frank Ramsey asked whether he hated him, Russell stated that he had been misquoted but few believed it. "Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, died peacefully . 101", "The NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, ranked: Where 76 basketball legends check in on our list", "NBA 75: Top 75 NBA players of all time, from MJ and LeBron to Lenny Wilkens", "President Obama Names Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients", "Bill Russell to receive NBA's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award", "Bill Russell's No. Bill Russell passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. The 11-time NBA champion has listed his 4,250-square-foot house, located on the tony Seattle-area enclave of Mercer Island, for $2.6 million. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement that He was "the greatest champion in all of the team sports.". He was 88. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. I not only purchased this house but the two lots above me for the added privacy, and a number of years ago sold them but still maintained my privacy here at the house., Bill Russell's long-time home (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Living room (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Deck amongst the trees (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Updated kitchen (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Dining room (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Bedroom (Cory Holland/Clarity NW for Realogics Sothebys International Realty), Hot tub for 10! [19] In another incident, Russell's mother was walking outside in a fancy dress when a white policeman accosted her. He went on to later coach both the Seattle Supersonics from 1973 to 1975 and the Sacramento Kings from 1987 to 1988. Bill received her support throughout his NBA career. During his final three seasons, he also served as the Celtics' head coach, becoming the NBA's first Black head coach. The living space highlights its elevation changes, built-in shelving, and open floor plan. [194][195] For his promotion to coach, the Celtics paid Russell an annual salary of $25,000 which was in addition to his salary as a player. I was actually looking at the house next door, but it was not private enough. [98] On April 16, 1966, Russell agreed to become head coach of the Celtics, and a public announcement was made two days later. Russell, who once said he owed the public nothing,[109] was not there; he ended his career and cut all ties to the Celtics. Try again. 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