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Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson, and Civil Rights
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How a trio of pioneers gave rise to racial integration in the NBA
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Tag: Bill Russell – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Bill Russell's No. 6 Joins Rare Class of Retired Jersey Numbers
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Bill Russell - Wikipedia
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Magic Johnson Says the NBA Should Retire No. 6 in Honor of Bill
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NBA needs to honor Bill Russell by retiring No. 6 leaguewide - The
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Bill Russell's No. 6 is being retired across the NBA : NPR
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Bill Russell, NBA great and longtime activist, dies at 88 - POLITICO