About Bill Russell
Bill Russell was named as a 2010 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions on the court as well as his outspoken advocacy for human rights. Russell is the former Boston Celtics' Captain who almost single handedly redefined the game of basketball. Russell led the Celtics to a virtually unparalleled string of 11 championships in 13 years and was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player 5 times. The first African American to coach the NBA - in fact he was the first to coach a major sport at the professional level in the U.S - Russell is also an impassioned advocate of human rights.
Recent News
February 12, 2012 Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and Mass Mentoring Team Up for Mentoring Night at TD Garden
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and the Bill Russell Legacy Project, with support from Mass Mentoring Partnership, are pleased to announce the release of the Bill Russell Mentoring Grant Program 2012 Request for Proposals (RFP)
Artwork Site & Artist Info
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined members of the Bill Russell Legacy Committee and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation to announce that City Hall Plaza has been chosen as the site for the Bill Russell Legacy Project and to introduce the three artists chosen as finalists to design a tribute to the Celtics legend. Artists Fern Cunningham, Ann Hirsch, and Antonio Tobias Mendez joined members of the Bill Russell Legacy Project Committee to officially announce (read more)
