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Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA
NBA - The life and legacy of 11-time NBA champion and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell will be honored by retiring his uniform number, 6, throughout the league. The iconic Naismith Memorial
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Boston Celtics add No. 6 to home court in celebration of Bill Russell
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NBA announces permanent retirement of Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey – Lakes Media Network
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Magic Johnson Says Bill Russell's No. 6 Should Be Retired By NBA –
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NBA Permanently Retires No. 6 To Honor Bill Russell
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NBA will retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey, honoring Bay Area icon
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NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey across league ahead of 2022-23 season
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NBA unveils No. 6 patch to honor Bill Russell across league
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NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 throughout the league - Golden State Of Mind