Basketball Legend passed

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Wilt Chamberland ( who passsed in 99 @ 63 yrs.) was followed today by ..... Bill Russell 88 yrs. ..... RIP and prayers to the family .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[JayBros]

And he still holds the record for the most championship wins.:thumbup:

 

[canamjhb]

After retiring from playing, Bill lived in the Seattle area. I lived on a golf course at Twin Lakes in Federal Way, WA. Bill often played that course and I saw him many times "in my backyard". He was a real gentleman. Always had a smile and a kind word. RIP

 

[Valkrocket]

Wilt Chamberland ( who passsed in 99 @ 63 yrs.) was followed today by ..... Bill Russell 88 yrs. ..... RIP and prayers to the family .... Mike :thumbup:

Chamberlain was massive, the first 7' basketball player in the NBA standing at 7'1". He set all kinds of records in his time because nobody could stop him...... except one player "Bill Russell" standing in at 6' 10" he literally manhandled the giant. He wore him down and by the end of the game Chamberlain couldn't wait to get off the court. In my youth I had the pleasure of watching many match-ups between these two. I was born less than a mile from the Boston Garden in the North End. This was the first real sports rivalry I can remember a Boston sports team having. Back in the "50's" there really wasn't a Red Sox/Yankees rivalry. It was Russell vs Chamberlain. God rest your soul Bill Russell and Thanks for the memories. :clap:

 

[Little Blue]

Great Player

...I agree with the facts. Definitely a Great Player.
RIP and prayers for the family. ......:thumbup:

 

[Saluda]

Great players ! RIP