Bill Russell Autographs
Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934, in Monroe, Louisiana. He grew up in Oakland, California, where he attended McClymonds High School. Russell was a star athlete in multiple sports, but he would ultimately become one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He attended the University of San Francisco from 1953 to 1956, where he led the basketball team to two NCAA championships. Despite being only 6'10", Russell was an excellent defender and rebounder, and he developed a reputation as a fearless competitor.
Russell was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1956, and he would go on to play his entire 13-year career with the team. During that time, he won 11 NBA championships, a feat that no other player in NBA history has matched. Russell was the anchor of the Celtics' defense, and he is widely regarded as one of the best defensive players in the history of the game. He was also an excellent rebounder, leading the league in rebounds four times. Additionally, he was a superb passer, and he was known for his ability to make plays that didn't show up on the stat sheet.
Russell retired from the NBA in 1969, having left an indelible mark on the game of basketball. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1975. Russell's impact on the game extended beyond the court; he was a trailblazer for Black Americans in a time when racial discrimination was rampant, and he used his platform to advocate for social justice issues. In addition to his basketball legacy, Russell's contributions to the fight for equality cement his status as one of the most important figures in American sports history.
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Traded items with a signature of Bill Russell
The most expensive item with a signature of Bill Russell (1957-58 Topps #77 Bill Russell Signed Rookie PSA 6.5 PSA/DNA 10) was sold in February 2026 for $230,050.00 while the cheapest item (Bill Russell 1973 Topps #108 - Los Angeles Dodgers - Signed Autograph Auto) found a new owner for $0.79 in February 2024. The month with the most items sold (28) was May 2026 with an average selling price of $15.98 for an autographed item of Bill Russell. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2018 with $195.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2008. In average, an autographed item from Bill Russell is worth $10.00.
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Latest News about Bill Russell
Celtics legend Cousy: Heat's Whiteside 'reminds me' of Bill Russell (03/27/2015): Celtics legend Cousy: Heat's Whiteside 'reminds me' of Bill Russell High praise: Bob Cousy says Hassan Whiteside reminds him of Bill Russell (03/27/2015): Cousey said not Shaq, not Ewing, nobody reminded him of Russell like Whiteside. 
Hassan Whiteside Reminds Bob Cousy of Bill Russell (03/27/2015): It took four decades, but Bob Cousy has finally seen a player who reminds him of his old Boston Celtics teammate Bill Russell. Cousy, 86, thinks Hassan Whiteside is a The post Hassan Whiteside Reminds Bob Cousy of Bill Russell appeared first on SLAMonline . Hyde: Bob Cousy compares Whiteside to Bill Russell (03/26/2015): When Heat center Hassan Whiteside said he expected to play like David Robinson, some chuckled. Not me. Aim high, I always say. And that’s aiming high. Tyson Chandler inspired by playing in front of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russel (02/06/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
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Bill Russell’s Uncanny Winning Ability Only Part Of His Greatness (11/2014): There’s more to Bill Russell than just his eye-popping career statistics and 11 NBA championships.... 10 Fun Facts About Bill Russell (06/2014): Bill Russell is considered to be one of the best basketball players in the history of the NBA. Here are 10 fun facts about him. Contributor: Tom Harrington Published: Jun 15, 2014 Boston unveils statue of Bill Russell (11/2013): It's a day to honor another of Boston's greatest sports champions, as a statue of former Celtics star Bill Russell was unveiled. Some believe the Boston honor was long overdue. Police: NBA legend Bill Russell arrested (10/2013): Former NBA legend Bill Russell was arrested this week for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to Sea-Tac International Airport in Seattle, police said. Russell, 79, was arrested Wednesday and issued a state citation for having a weapon in a prohibited are... Bill Russell Legacy Project now under construction; project will include statue (09/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... NBA Finals 2013: Bill Russell Shows What It Feels Like to Have 11 Rings (06/2013): This is Bill Russell , one of the greatest basketball players to have ever lived, showing how excited he was by Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals last night. More » NBA replay: Would Phil Jackson take Bill Russell over Michael Jordan? (05/2013): Phil Jackson's first pick in an all-time player draft may not be who you'd expect. Column: Bill Russell a rare treasure (04/2013): OAKLAND, Calif. - His hair long ago turned white, his joints are stiffer and his gait more deliberate. Age is tugging at him, as it always does for the luckiest among us. It is winter for Bill Russell , a member of American royalty. Hitting to all fields: women's World Cup soccer, Bill Russell and Red Sox (07/2011): Just sitting and wondering if a World Cup awaits Abby Wambach and friends. Dane Byers back with the Falcons? Maybe yes. Big leaguers agog over NBA legend Bill Russell (05/2011): When it comes to ceremonial first pitches, the Seattle Mariners – like everyone else in baseball – have gone for celebrities: from Homer Simpson to Vanna White – although occasionally they get one right. Bill Russell receives high honor (02/2011): Russell receives award
