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William Felton Russell (Bill)
Position: Center ▪ Shoots: Left
Height: 6-9 ▪ Weight: 215 lbs.
Born: February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana
High School: McClymonds in Oakland, California
College: University of San Francisco
Draft: St. Louis Hawks, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1956 NBA Draft
NBA Debut: December 22, 1956
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1975 (Full List)
As Coach: 8 Yrs, 341-290, .540 W-L% (Full Record)
As Executive: OKC/SAC franchises, 1973-1989 (Full Record)
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News -- March 2013
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News -- February 2013
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News -- January 2013
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News -- November 2012
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News -- October 2012
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News -- September 2012
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News -- June 2012
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News -- March 2012
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News -- October 2011
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News -- September 2011
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