Remembering Bill Russell: ‘The most prolific winner in American sports history’

Bill Russell made history as the first Black head coach of any major league sport and served as an advocate for social justice.

Legend Bill Russell pictured with Ray Allen, Coach Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the LA Lakers in game six of the 2008 NBA Finals.

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