Memorial Page for Bill Russell (née William Felton Russell)
American basketball player
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July 31st, 2026
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Bill Russell (* February 12, 1934 in Monroe; † July 31, 2022 in Mercer Island) was an american basketball player. He was 88 years old. He was married to Dorothy Anstett. His education included University of San Francisco and McClymonds High School. He received 6 awards, including NBA Most Valuable Player Award, NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award. He was buried at Lake View Cemetery.
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12 EventsBorn in Monroe, Ouachita Parish
1934NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1958NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1961NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1962NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1963NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
1963NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1965Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1968Married Dorothy Anstett
1977until 1980
honorary doctor of Harvard University
2007Presidential Medal of Freedom
2011Died in Mercer Island, King County
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Bill Russell (née William Felton Russell). Forever remembered.