The New York Times – Sports:
Just three sports icons have had their jersey numbers retired leaguewide. Russell, the N.B.A.’s Boston Celtics legend, is the latest.
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Bill Russell’s No. 6 Joins Rare Class of Retired Jersey Numbers
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