Celtics legend Bill Russell passes away

[PP2]

I'll always remember his epic and monumental battles with Wilt Chamberlain. A true clash of the Titans.

Bill Russell, Boston Celtics legend, dead at 88

Celtics legend Bill Russell died Sunday at the age of 88, his family announced.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[rochrist]

The Greatest. RIP Champ.

 

[Steve:Section 102]

Legend.

Godspeed, good sir.

 

[jlu52]

RIP, #6. William F. Russell is easily my favorite athlete of all time. He was a leader, in the best sense of the word. God bless and have mercy on you, good sir.

 

[PP2]

 

[scout]

RIP Bill. What a warrior. Never failed to speak his mind. The king of Mt. Rushmore.

 

[lancerman]

Complete icon. Glad he was tied to our franchise. Nobody will ever win as much as him and nobody will ever transcend sports in the way he did.

 

[maust1013]

RIP to the greatest sports icon of my misspent youth and congratulations on a life well and truly lived, we will not see his like again
I got involved in mentoring because of Bill Russel, it has enriched my life immeasurably. A great player, an even better man.
He was...simply the best.

 

[Froob]

RIP goat, deserves more credit for his contributions to civil rights

 

[Patriot Missile]

Legendary man. Can’t even think about the word basketball without his name and accomplishments coming to mind. The greatest ever.

 

[Patriot Missile]

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One of, if not the greatest camera shot in pro sports ever taken.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Saw him play in person. Loved the player. Loved the guy. Respected his attitude. My All Time fav. May he rest in peace with God.

 

[Chevy]

 

[Chevy]

There are greats, there are even legends. Then there is Bill Russell.

 

[ahmed]

Never seen him play nor do I root for the Celtics but I have a great deal of respect for him for what he said and did off the court. A giant in the truest sense.

RIP.

 

[venecol]

RIP Champ.

 

[DarrylS]

Saw him in Newport at an exhibition game with the Lakers.. he seemed like an genuine personable man.

Watched many games on the old B & W TV and often listened to the calls on the radio, he was a true force on and off the Court

RIP Bill Russell.. one of the greatest all time.

 

[italian pat patriot]

Un campione...

 

[RobertWeathers]

The greatest winner in team professional sports history.

So awesome how he wouldn't sign autographs but would shake your hand instead.

An indomitable will.

RIP Russ

 

[Family]

I follow him on twitter, so sort of a shock. Last December Bill posted every day as he drove cross-country.

RIP. Greatest winner of them all!