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The term Dynasty might have never applied to Basketball had it not been for Bill Russell. In the History of professional sports there has never been an athlete who has more accolades or championships, in other words Bill Russell is not only a champion, but he is perhaps the definition of a champion. Bill Russell did not create the first basketball ...
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Actor (7 credits)
Actor (7 credits)
1986
Miami Vice
(TV Series)
Judge Roger Ferguson
Judge Roger Ferguson
- The Fix
(1986)
... Judge Roger Ferguson (as William F. Russell)
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Mayfield (segment "Love and the Flunky")
Mayfield (segment "Love and the Flunky")
- Love and the Cozy Comrades/Love and the Flunky/Love and the Hoodwinked Honey/Love and the Secret Spouse
(1973)
... Mayfield (segment "Love and the Flunky")
1971
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #5.2
(1971)
... Guest Performer
1971
The Bill Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Male Teacher #1
Male Teacher #1
- The Sesame Street Rumble
(1971)
... Male Teacher #1
1968
It Takes a Thief
(TV Series)
George the Butler
George the Butler
- The Thingamabob Heist
(1968)
... George the Butler (as William 'Bill' Russell)
1967
Cowboy in Africa
(TV Series)
Jasiri / the ranch hand
Jasiri / the ranch hand
- The Time of the Predator
(1967)
... Jasiri / the ranch hand
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (67 credits)
Self (67 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
Archive footage (11 credits)
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(book) "Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Champion" (with David Falkner [contributor]). New York: Penguin USA, 2001. ISBN 0525945989 See more »Alternate Names:
William 'Bill' Russell | William F. RussellHeight:
6' 9½" (2.07 m)
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After Red Auerbach retired as Celtics' coach in 1966, Russell became player-coach, thereby becoming the first ever African-American to direct a team in a professional sports league. Led the Celtics to NBA titles in 1967-1968 and 1968-1969. See more »Star Sign:
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