What is Bill Russell's full name?
William Felton Russell
Bill Russell nickname(s):
Bill
Bill Russell date of birth:
February 12, 1934
How old is Bill Russell?
92
Where was Bill Russell born?
Monroe, Louisiana
How tall is Bill Russell?
6' 9" (206 cm)
How much does Bill Russell weigh?
215 lbs (97.5 kg)
Bill Russell body shape:
Athletic
What color are Bill Russell's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Bill Russell's hair?
Black
Is Bill Russell gay or straight?
Straight
What is Bill Russell's ethnicity?
Black
What is Bill Russell nationality?
American
Where did Bill Russell go to school?
McClymonds in Oakland, California
Where did Bill Russell go to university?
University of San Francisco
What is Bill Russell's occupation?
Basketball player
Bill Russell claim to fame:
Boston Celtics Great
Short Biography
William Felton "Bill" Russell (born February 12, 1934) is an American retired professional basketball player. Russell played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a twelve-time All-Star, he was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty, winning eleven NBA championships during his thirteen-year career. Along with Henri Richard of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens, Russell holds the record for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Before his professional career, Russell led the University of San Francisco to two consecutive NCAA championships (1955, 1956). He also won a gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics as captain of the U.S. national basketball team.