Bill Russell
1955
On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and Bill Russell Legacy Committee announced plans to crate a statue in Boston of the legendary Celtics center. Here are some rare photos of Russell on and off the court:
Russell poses for a photo in February 1955, a month before he would lead the University of San Francisco to the first of back-to-back championships.
Russell poses for a photo in February 1955, a month before he would lead the University of San Francisco to the first of back-to-back championships.




