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BILL RUSSELL |
Bill Russell was born on 12 February 1934 in Boston, USA
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Enshrined: As a player on April 28, 1975
Born: February 12, 1934 in Monroe, LA
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 220 pounds
Bill Russell's legacy: Defense wins championships. Before Bill Russell brought his marvelous defensive and shot blocking skills to basketball, the game focused primarily on offense. But Russell initiated a defensive mentality that remains a focal part of championship basketball at every level. Without a doubt, Russell was the greatest defensive center in the history of basketball. Russell cultivated his skills at the University of San Francisco, under Hall of Fame Coach Phil Woolpert. The agile Russell was a dominant collegian, and teamed with fellow Hall of Famer K.C. Jones to make USF one of college basketball's most exciting and prosperous teams. Russell led the Dons to 55 consecutive victories and capped his collegiate years with the 1955 and 1956 NCAA championships. In 1955 and 1956, Russell earned All-America honors and was named national Player of the Year in 1956. Russell delayed his professional career so he could play in the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Along with his USF teammate Jones, Russell led the U.S. to an 8-0 record and the gold medal. |
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