Bill Russell’s family wrote on social media Sunday morning announcing his death, prompting an outpouring of responses from people around basketball and the Bay Area.
His family wrote on social media Sunday morning announcing his death, prompting an outpouring of responses from Obama as well as people around basketball and the Bay Area.
The Golden State Warriors issued a statement mentioning his Bay Area amateur championships, but noted that"while the accolades on the court were immense, it was his overall impact as a pioneer on multiple levels that will leave the greatest legacy from his iconic life and career." Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said the city"mourns the passing of our hometown hero Bill Russell, a youth sports phenomenon from McClymonds High before becoming one of the winningest athletes and coaches in history."
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