Bill Russell
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Summary
Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934[1], in Monroe[2]. He died on July 31, 2022[3], in Mercer Island[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5], basketball coach[6], actor[7], high jumper[8], and athlete[9]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,565 views/month, #2,583 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lake View Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Dorothy Anstett[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Educated at: University of San Francisco[16], McClymonds High School[17]
- Award received: NBA Most Valuable Player Award[18], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[19], Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], FIBA Hall of Fame[23]
- Member of: Kappa Alpha Psi[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of sports team: San Francisco Dons men's basketball[26], Boston Celtics[27]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[28], NCAA Division I men's basketball[29]
- Commons category: Bill Russell[30]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[31]
- Sport: basketball[32], athletics[33]
- Drafted by: Atlanta Hawks[34]
- Family name: Russell[35]
- Given name: William[36], Bill[37]
- Participant in: 1956 Summer Olympics[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: William Felton Russell[40]
- Country for sport: United States[41]
- Name in native language: Bill Russell[42]
- Sport number: 6[43]
- Start of work period: 1956[44]
- End of work period: 1969[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bill Russell include Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[46], a most valuable player award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1969[49].
Why It Matters
Bill Russell has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[46], a most valuable player award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1969[49].
FAQs
Where was Bill Russell born?
Bill Russell was born in Monroe[2].
Where did Bill Russell die?
Bill Russell passed away in Mercer Island[4].
Who was Bill Russell married to?
Bill Russell's spouses include Dorothy Anstett[12].
What did Bill Russell do for work?
Bill Russell worked as a basketball player[5], basketball coach[6], actor[7], high jumper[8], and athlete[9].
Where did Bill Russell go to school?
Bill Russell was educated at University of San Francisco[16] and McClymonds High School[17].
What awards did Bill Russell receive?
Honors received include NBA Most Valuable Player Award[18].