Bill Russell, a Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, Boston Celtics legend, and icon of American sports has died at the age of 88. His death was announced in a statement on social media.
He is regarded as the ultimate winner. He won 11 NBA titles in a 13-year span, including eight in a row from 1959-66. He holds the NBA Finals records for championships, appearances, game played, rebounds and minutes. He also won two NCAA titles at the University of San Francisco and a gold medal in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Russell's 11 pro championships are tied, with Henri Richard, who played for the Montreal Canadiens, for the most by any athlete in NBA, MLB, NFL and NHL history.