Bill Russell Net Worth
Bill Russell Net Worth is
$10 Million
Bill Russell Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
William Felton "Bill" Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired professional basketball player from the United States. Russell played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. A five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a twelve-time All-Star, Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty, winning eleven NBA championships during his thirteen-year career. Along with Henri Richard of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens, Russell holds the record for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Before his professional career, Russell led the University of San Francisco to two consecutive NCAA championships (1955, 1956). He also won a gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics as captain of the U.S. national basketball team.Russell is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. He was listed as between 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) and 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), and his shot-blocking and man-to-man defense were major reasons for the Celtics' success. He also inspired his teammates to elevate their own defensive play. Russell was equally notable for his rebounding abilities. He led the NBA in rebounds four times, had a dozen consecutive seasons of 1,000 or more rebounds, and remains second all-time in both total rebounds and rebounds per game. He is one of just two NBA players (the other being prominent rival Wilt Chamberlain) to have grabbed more than 50 rebounds in a game. Though never the focal point of the Celtics' offense, Russell also scored 14,522 career points and provided effective passing.Playing in the wake of pioneers like Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper, and Sweetwater Clifton, Russell was the first African American player to achieve superstar status in the NBA. He also served a three-season (1966–69) stint as player-coach for the Celtics, becoming the first African American NBA coach. For his accomplishments in the Civil Rights Movement on and off the court, Russell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2011.Russell is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. He was selected into the NBA 25th Anniversary Team in 1971 and the NBA 35th Anniversary Team in 1980, and named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996, one of only four players to receive all three honors. In 2007, he was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame. In 2009, the NBA announced that the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy would be named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in honor of Russell. Full Name | Bill Russell |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Date Of Birth | 1934-02-12 |
Died | August 9, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Place Of Birth | West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
Height | 2.06 |
Weight | 99.79 |
Profession | Director |
Education | McClymonds High School, University of San Francisco |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Marilyn Nault (m. 1996–2009), Dorothy Anstett (m. 1977–1980), Rose Swisher (m. 1956–1973) |
Children | Karen Russell, Jacob Russell |
Parents | Charles Russell, Katie Russell |
Siblings | Charlie L. Russell |
Awards | NBA Most Valuable Player Award, All-NBA Team, NBA All-Defensive Team, NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year, NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Helms Foundation College Basketball Player of the Year, ... |
Nominations | Tony Award for Best Original Score, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical |
Movies | NBA: Kevin Garnett, Your Best Shot, College Basketball's 10 Greatest Teams |
Star Sign | Aquarius |
# | Fact |
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1 | Consultant, Boston Celtics (1999-present). [December 2003] |
2 | Despite winning 11 championships in 13 seasons with the Celtics, Russell greatly disliked playing in Boston and was often the target of racism. |
3 | Refuses to sign autographs. |
4 | Inducted into the ESPN Boston Hall of Fame in 2011 (inaugural class) with Red Auerbach, Larry Bird, Bobby Orr, and Ted Williams. |
5 | Brother of playwright Charlie L. Russell. |
6 | Attended McClymonds High School in Oakland, California |
7 | His second wife, Dorothy "Didi" Anstett, was the 1968 Miss USA. |
8 | Children: William Jr., Karen Kenyatta, and Jacob. |
9 | Holds NBA Finals single-game record for most free throws attempted in one half (15, April 11, 1961) vs. St. Louis; most rebounds (40, March 29, 1960 vs. St. Louis and April 18, 1962 vs. Los Angeles); most rebounds by a rookie (32, April 13, 1967 vs. St. Louis); and most rebounds in a quarter (19, April 18, 1962 vs. Los Angeles). |
10 | Holds NBA Finals record for highest rebound per game average (29.5 rpg, 1959) and by a rookie (22.9 rpg, 1957). |
11 | Holds career playoff record for most rebounds (4,104, 24.9 rpg) in 165 games. |
12 | Celtics's all-time leading rebounder (21,620, 22.5 rpg) in 963 games; second best in history. |
13 | Holds the NBA single-game record for most rebounds in a half (32) vs. Philadelphia on Nov. 16, 1957. |
14 | Two-time All-Conference, State, District and American. |
15 | NBA Sacramento Kings, player/head coach (1987-1988). |
16 | NBA Seattle Supersonics, player/head coach (1973-1977). |
17 | NBA Boston Celtics, player/head coach (1966-1969). |
18 | All-NBA Second Team (1958, 1960-1962, 1964, 1966-1968). |
19 | All-NBA First Team (1959, 1963, 1965). |
20 | NBA Most Valuable Player (1958, 1961-1963, 1965). |
21 | NCAA Most Outstanding Player (1955). |
22 | As head coach, compiled a 341-290 record (.540) in eight seasons. |
23 | USA Player of the Year (1956). |
24 | Member, gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic Team (1956). |
25 | Named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated (1968). |
26 | Celtics retired his jersey number 6. |
27 | NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996). |
28 | NBA 35th Anniversary All-Time Team (1980). |
29 | NBA 25th Anniversary All-Time Team (1970). |
30 | Declared Greatest Player in the History of the NBA by the Professional Basketball Writers Association of America (1980). |
31 | MVP All-Star Game (1963) after 19 points and 24 rebounds. |
32 | Twelve-time NBA All-Star (1958-1969). |
33 | NBA All-Defensive First Team (1969). |
34 | Selected by the St. Louis (now Atlanta) Hawks as a territorial draft choice in 1954. His draft rights were traded by the Hawks to the Boston Celtics for Cliff Hagan and Ed Macauley. Joined the Celtics in mid-season in 1956-1957 after a stint with the Harlem Globetrotters. That season, he led the Celtics to what would be the first of 11 NBA titles in 13 seasons. |
35 | One of the first players to utilize the blocked shot as a weapon. He would direct his blocks to a player releasing on a fast break or off the backboard to keep the ball in play. Before, most players would just reject the blocked shot into the stands. |
36 | Also coached the NBA's Seattle Supersonics and Sacramento Kings. |
37 | After Red Auerbach retired as Celtics' coach in 1966, Russell became player-coach, thereby becoming the first ever African-American to direct a team in a professional sports league. Led the Celtics to NBA titles in 1967-1968 and 1968-1969. |
38 | Enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, 1975. |
39 | Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 2000. |
40 | Played professional basketball for the Boston Celtics. |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Miami Vice | 1986 | TV Series | Judge Roger Ferguson |
On the Right Track | 1981 | Robert | |
Love, American Style | 1973 | TV Series | Mayfield (segment "Love and the Flunky") |
The Bill Cosby Show | 1971 | TV Series | Male Teacher #1 |
It Takes a Thief | 1968 | TV Series | George the Butler |
Cowboy in Africa | 1967 | TV Series | Ranch Hand |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Pacific Inferno | 1979 | special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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NBA Hardwood Classics | 2003-2011 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Announcer |
On the Shoulders of Giants: The Story of the Greatest Team You Never Heard Of | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Former Basketball Player (segment "Legends") |
The Daily Show | 2007-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Tavis Smiley | 2005-2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Find Yourself a Dream: The Bob Love Story | 2008 | Video documentary | Himself |
Fathers of the Sport | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
Costas Now | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Iconoclasts | 2005 | TV Series documentary | |
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself - Ceremonial First Pitch Tosser |
The George Michael Sports Machine | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Jim Brown: All American | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (NBA, Hall of Famer) |
ESPN SportsCentury | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Charlie Rose | 2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Bill Russell: My Life, My Way | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Sports Geniuses | 2000 | TV Series | Himself |
NBA All-Star Stay in School Jam | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
Don Rickles: Rickles on the Loose | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 1986 Goodwill Games | 1986 | TV Mini-Series | Himself - Commentator |
1983 NBA All-Star Game | 1983 | TV Special | Himself |
Greatest Sports Legends | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
1982 NBA All-Star Game | 1982 | TV Special | Himself |
The NBA on CBS | 1981 | TV Series | Himself - Color Commentator |
The John Davidson Show | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
The White Shadow | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
1981 NBA All-Star Game | 1981 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1974-1979 | TV Series | Himself - Basketball Player / Himself - Pro Basketball Player |
Saturday Night Live | 1979 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Various |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1972-1973 | TV Series | Himself |
Sports Challenge | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
1973 NBA All-Star Game | 1973 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
Soul Train | 1972 | TV Series documentary | Guest |
Flip | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
Laugh-In | 1971-1972 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Guest Performer |
The Dick Cavett Show | 1972 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Host |
1972 NBA All-Star Game | 1972 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
Goin' Back to Indiana | 1971 | TV Special | Himself |
The Kraft Music Hall | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Playboy After Dark | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
The Joey Bishop Show | 1969 | TV Series | Himself |
1969 NBA All-Star Game | 1969 | TV Special | Himself |
1968 NBA All-Star Game | 1968 | TV Special | Himself - Eastern Conference Center |
The Ed Sullivan Show | 1959 | TV Series | Himself |
Basketball Headliners | 1956 | Short | Himself (uncredited) |
Basketball Headliners of 1950 | 1950 | Short | Himself - U. of San Francisco Player |
The Olympic Games | 1936 | TV Series | Himself - Basketball Commentator (voice) |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Mike & Mike | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Basketball Hall of Famer |
Undertaker: The Streak - 20-0 | 2012 | Video documentary | Himself |
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Rome Is Burning | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
:03 from Gold | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The Fifties | 1997 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |