Biography of Bill Russell
12. Feb 1934 – 31. Jul 2022(88 years)Died in:Mercer Island, King County
American basketball player
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Lake View Cemetery
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Dorothy Anstett
Bill Russell (* 12. February 1934 in Monroe; † 31. July 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 Events1934
Born in Monroe, Ouachita Parish
1958
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1961
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1962
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1963
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1963
NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
1965
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
1968
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1977
Married Dorothy Anstett
until 1980
2007
honorary doctor of Harvard University
2011
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2022