However, when the time came for his Hall of Fame enshrinement in 1975, Russell famously declined to attend his own ceremony. The NBA family just learned this afternoon that Bill Russell, the 11-time champion and Hall of Fame icon of the Boston Celtics, who used that fame to further the civil rights cause in the United. Russell's incomparable pedigree in the NBA had made him a lock for the sport's Hall of Fame, as he won a total of 11 NBA championships - nine as a player and two as a player-coach - during his career with the Celtics. Included is a letter of provenance signed by Russell, who died in July at the age of 88. The 12¾-size ring is in barely worn condition, weighing 65 grams and coming in its original black presentation box. All videos are edited to follow the 'Free Use' guid. The ring features a rendering of the Basketball Hall of Fame spire set in a bed of diamonds, with the spire itself featuring another larger diamond set in the apex. Bill Russell Top 10 Plays of Career.All clips property of the NBA. He may be the most well-known for being a frequent MVP in the NBA who won an astounding 11 championships with the Boston Celtics. The ring, which is being sold out of the late Boston Celtics icon's personal collection, is estimated at approximately $150,000 to $250,000. Bill Russell was one of those rare superstars that excelled at nearly everything he committed himself to. The 1975 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ring belonging to NBA legend Bill Russell is now being sold at auction via SCP Auctions.
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