OT: Legend Bill Russell Dead at 88

[OldSchooler]

My mistake -- Ted Williams' HOF induction was in 1966. I should have known, since I was there that day.

 

[Steelerone]

I cannot understand people who argue about the "GOAT" and then throw out names like Jordan, Bird, James, Chamberlain and Abdul-Jabbar. If you want to know the truth, Bill Russell is probably looking down from heaven right now, laughing, counting his rings, and making a list of the number of teammates he played with who are now, themselves, in the Hall Of Fame because they were fortunate enough to play with one William Russell.

 

[TCC Kid]

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Russell’s incredible career average of 22.45 rebounds per game is second only to Chamberlain’s 22.89. When you consider that Wilt had 5” and 55 lbs on Russell you can make a case that Russell was the greatest rebounder in the history of basketball.

I was an avid Bill Russell Player fan, he made me into a more knowledgeable basketball fan when he became a "color commentator". His voice during the game, taught the game. I played for years before that. His understanding the details, in's and out's of the game, was enlightening. I thought he was 10 years my junior, we could have gone to different schools together. I miss him already. Thanks Oldude, he'd have loved your comment above.
Correct me if I'm wrong: Bill or Mr Russell, more properly, played for U San Francisco 0R the U of -- one of their last teams, or did they begin again?
One of his comments stayed with me--it was so true. He said something like --You get 4 fouls and you're out. His broadcast partner corrected with --no it''s Five. You get 4, with the next one you are OUT" replied Mr Russell.

 

[TCC Kid]

I cannot understand people who argue about the "GOAT" and then throw out names like Jordan, Bird, James, Chamberlain and Abdul-Jabbar. If you want to know the truth, Bill Russell is probably looking down from heaven right now, laughing, counting his rings, and making a list of the number of teammates he played with who are now, themselves, in the Hall Of Fame because they were fortunate enough to play with one William Russell.

Thank you. I had the pleasure, it was real pleasure, to watch him play on the "tube". Years later I had the HONOR to listen to him preach "the game" as he did the "color commentary". If Bill ain't there, I'm not going!