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Renamed Boston Bridge, “very fitting” honor for Bill Russell

The Celtics held their final preseason practice on Monday. But before entering the courtroom at the Auerbach Center, Jaylen Brown had some business to take care of. Brown was the only current Boston player to attend the official renaming ceremony…

Boston renamed “Bridge” NBA legend

Russell marched with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., opened the state’s first racially integrated basketball camp in Mississippi and spoke to students in Boston protesting school segregation, Wu said. “He was always humble and always thinking about what he…

Bridge in Boston renamed after Celtics legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell

(WJAR) — A bridge in Boston has been renamed after basketball legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell. Russell is one of the most celebrated members in the history of the Boston Celtics organization, and on Monday his contributions on…