BOSTON -- The jersey that Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell wore for his final game -- the 1969 NBA Finals clincher that earned him his 11th championship -- sold for more than $1.1 million at an auction held Friday night at the TD Garden.
Other lots drawing spirited bidding included Russell's first championship ring, which went for $705,000, and his 1956 Olympic gold medal, which sold for $587,500. Russell's five NBA MVP trophies were also up for auction, with their combined sale prices topping $1.3 million.
The auction featured 429 lots accumulated by Russell over a career in which he won two NCAA titles, 11 NBA championships in 13 years and the 1956 Olympic gold medal.