Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey retired across NBA, a first for league - Sportsnet.ca

The NBA and NBPA announced Thursday that they will honour the life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell by permanently retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league.

Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the number worn by the 11-time ch… [+3288 chars]

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