Bill Russell is awesome

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Bill Russell is awesome 

Post#1 » by Juan Montoya » Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:32 pm

As an NBA Fan from Europe where there is very little NBA coverage on TV, I only ever knew Bill Russell by name out of statistics and mentions every now and then. I wanted to find out more about him, and man he is one awesome grand pa :D Just love listening to him.

I found two great Interviews from him, and would be happy if people could share some articles, other interviews, documentaries or anything about him. Did he ever write a book?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCFm8RRTjYQ[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTyvZJ35xJQ[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9sZqtGU2M&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNSfoPjg34&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaQ50T-x74w&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm-IbzGQc_M&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ett4ictASDo&feature=related[/youtube]
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Re: Bill Russell is awesome 

Post#2 » by BKAY » Tue Jul 26, 2011 4:46 pm

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Re: Bill Russell is awesome 

Post#3 » by DFolks » Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:03 pm

Russell does indeed seem like a cool old guy.
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Re: Bill Russell is awesome 

Post#4 » by Juan Montoya » Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:37 pm

Thanks BKAY
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Post#5 » by ThaRegul8r » Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:18 am

Russell's written several books actually.

Second Wind (which I highly recommend), Go Up For Glory, Russell Rules and Red and Me.
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Post#6 » by Soul Patch » Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:21 am

Russell seems awesome as an old guy. I've heard he was something of a dick when he was younger though.
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