Bill Russell, who made history with the Boston Celtics as he led them to 11 championships, has died, his family announced on Sunday. He was 88 years old.
“It is with a very heavy heart we would like to pass along to all of Bill’s friends, fans, & followers: Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in American sports history, passed away peacefully today at age 88, with his wife, Jeannine, by his side,” the statement, posted on Twitter, read.
The statement touched on all of the titles Russell won throughout his career, including two high school state championships, two NCAA titles, an Olympic gold medal with the U.