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Bill Russell s No 6 being retired across NBA, a 1st for league

Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league.The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and person good enough.

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Russell s No 6 Being Retired Across NBA, a League First

Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA .

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Bill Russell s No 6 jersey being retired across NBA, a 1st for the league

"Bill Russell's unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.

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Bill Russell s No 6 is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

The number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and Hall of Fame player and coach is being permanently retired by all 30 teams. Russell died July 31 at age 88.

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Bill Russell s No 6 is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league

Bill Russell s No 6 is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league
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New yorkUnited statesAdam silverWayne gretzkyBill russellMariano riveraNeil johnstonJackie robinsonMartin luther king jrRachel robinsonPatrick ewingBarack obamaCliff haganTom golaTamika tremaglioLarry costello