Bill Russell, Legend on and off the Court, RIP – #6 to be Retired League-Wide
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Bill Russell, Legend on and off the Court, RIP – #6 to be Retired League-Wide
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Rip Bill. One of the best to ever do it
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Rip Bill. One of the best to ever do it
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Wow. Absolute legend of the franchise. Legend of the city. Legend of the NBA.
RIP
RIP
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Wow...RIP Legend
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We lost our GOAT
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I had more respect and admiration for what this man did off the court than on, and that's saying something.
R.I.P., sir.
R.I.P., sir.
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Rip to the greatest Champion ever and one of the greatest people ever.
Raps in 6ix
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RIP to a legend on and off the court. True GOAT.
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NBA Titan and even better person. In a lot of ways, the NBA version of Hank Aaron.
RIP Bill Russell.
RIP Bill Russell.
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I was just thinking about him yesterday morning, and how he would be able to reunite with Wilt and play together in Heaven someday... well, say no more.
The man passed away, but the legacy lives on forever.
RIP to one of the greatest players ever.
The man passed away, but the legacy lives on forever.
RIP to one of the greatest players ever.
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I just heard the news on a basketball court.. Totally devastating me.. It seems like he would go on forever.. It's so sad and yet so grateful.. God-bless that man and his family..
2 things need to go.. my lack of spell check and Joe.. 

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RIP goat, glad he was able to re embrace the city when we didn’t even deserve it. Greatest winner in sports history and doesn’t get enough credit for his contributions to civil rights.

Tommy Heinsohn wrote:The game is not over until they look you in the face and start crying.
RIP The_Hater
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Very heartbreaking and was one of the all-time greats. It's a shame that, at least in my opinion, Russell has been disrespected a little by some of the newer generation of fans that didn't appreciate his greatness.
I'm glad I was there to witness the unveiling of the statue back in 2013.
I'm glad I was there to witness the unveiling of the statue back in 2013.
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Rip to the greatest.
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RIP Bill Russell
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RIP. Greatest Celtic ever. Greatest winner ever
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I guess it's not a total shock at his age but I'm devastated. Bill Russell is someone who brought me great joy and pride as a Celtics fan, but even more so as a human being. Sending love to his friends and family. Rest well, Mr. Russell.