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Why was Boston Garden nearly empty when Bill Russell's number was retired in 1972? - The Boston Globe
ClutchPoints - [BREAKING] The NBA is retiring the No. 6 league-wide honoring the late Bill Russell. The first player in NBA history to have his jersey retired across the league, and very
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This Date in NBA History (June 30): Bill Russell announces his retirement after 13-year NBA career in 1969 and more | Sporting News Canada
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NBA to retire Bill Russell's number league-wide: Which current NBA players wear No. 6? | Sporting News Australia
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Kevin Garnett jersey retirement: What Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, Bill Russell and more said to congratulate Hall of Famer - masslive.com
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![The Athletic on Twitter: "The Golden State Warriors unveil a banner officially retiring the #6 jersey of NBA Legend and Bay Area native Bill Russell 🍀 🎥 @NBCSWarriors https://t.co/md9yr3UOg4" / Twitter The Athletic on Twitter: "The Golden State Warriors unveil a banner officially retiring the #6 jersey of NBA Legend and Bay Area native Bill Russell 🍀 🎥 @NBCSWarriors https://t.co/md9yr3UOg4" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FjqQJz0XEAEGPi3.jpg:large)
The Athletic on Twitter: "The Golden State Warriors unveil a banner officially retiring the #6 jersey of NBA Legend and Bay Area native Bill Russell 🍀 🎥 @NBCSWarriors https://t.co/md9yr3UOg4" / Twitter
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Bill Russell, legends of Celtics past contribute to video for Kevin Garnett jersey retirement - NBC Sports Boston
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