Bill Russell

YourAvgSutton · 07-31-2022, 12:28 PM

Just read that Bill Russell passed away today at the age of 88. I don’t recall him having a thread on here. RIP.

BostonNut · 07-31-2022, 12:34 PM

Gut punch

pingbling23 · 07-31-2022, 12:38 PM

RIP Mr. Russell.

Hellcat · 07-31-2022, 12:43 PM

Wow didn’t hear that. Rest In Peace 88 is a long life.

Hellcat · 07-31-2022, 12:43 PM

Wow didn’t hear that. Rest In Peace 88 is a long life.

threepointplay · 07-31-2022, 12:44 PM

The word 'icon' is often over-used, but there is no doubt it applied to Bill Russell.

RIP.

threepointplay · 07-31-2022, 12:44 PM

The word 'icon' is often over-used, but there is no doubt it applied to Bill Russell.

RIP.

hermanotarjeta · 07-31-2022, 12:45 PM

RIP Mr. Russell.

I remember my favorite card of his was when I completed the 2009-10 exquisite flashback set I had #6/19.

dream34 · 07-31-2022, 12:45 PM

GWOAT and it's not close. RIP Mr. Russell, thank you for all you did

49erRCCollector · 07-31-2022, 12:46 PM

My local morning anchor just announced it and mentioned the “iconic photo of him after his 100 point game”.

Lonnngggg sigh.

RIP

49erRCCollector · 07-31-2022, 12:46 PM

Double post.

PSA2Pac · 07-31-2022, 12:47 PM

Never saw him play but I understand his impact/legacy.

RIP Mr. Russell

PSA2Pac · 07-31-2022, 12:47 PM

Double dribble

Brian48 · 07-31-2022, 12:55 PM

RIP to a great champion. He didn't build the foundation for the Celtics. He WAS the foundation.

coltsnsox07 · 07-31-2022, 01:01 PM

A great player and person, 11 championships in 13 years in Boston. That's more rings than Jordan & Lebron combined.

spurs50fan · 07-31-2022, 01:02 PM

Double post…sorry

spurs50fan · 07-31-2022, 01:02 PM

RIP to a legend 🙏🏾

Just ran across a clip of him and Duncan where he gave a Jackie Robinson story and it was just too much 😔

cardsforever · 07-31-2022, 01:03 PM

I haven't followed the Knicks or watched basketball in over a decade, but I certainly remember the great Bill Russell.

The greatest ever.

Rest In Peace..

PS
He was actually in an episode of Miami Vice.

majestik101 · 07-31-2022, 01:18 PM

And right on queue, eBay listings priced to the moon

R.I.P. to one of the GOATs

thenwhatjk · 07-31-2022, 01:23 PM

When I used to work the all star game every year I only ever interacted with him once, he was in a hotel foyer carrying a large somewhat unwieldy box somewhere with no one around. I offered to give him a hand and he politely thanked me and declined and went on his way. Seemed like a very normal down to earth person

JEA2880 · 07-31-2022, 01:27 PM

The greatest winner in NBA history and an incredible human being to boot - sad that he's gone but happy that he lived a long life that seemingly improved with each year. RIP.

GOATcards · 07-31-2022, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majestik101

And right on queue, eBay listings priced to the moon

R.I.P. to one of the GOATs

I'd say he's a hard long-term hold, top-3 player (mt. rushmore at the very least) has gotta be, right? His very few cards from his playing days have a lot of eye appeal, hard to find well-centered though!

R.I.P. #6

GOATcards · 07-31-2022, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenwhatjk

When I used to work the all star game every year I only ever interacted with him once, he was in a hotel foyer carrying a large somewhat unwieldy box somewhere with no one around. I offered to give him a hand and he politely thanked me and declined and went on his way. Seemed like a very normal down to earth person

On one of the NBATV features on him (or his 'rivalry' with Wilt) they have him laughing quite a lot in interview, very infectious.

coltsnsox07 · 07-31-2022, 01:39 PM

A tale of two Russell's, Bill Russell's career earnings was $10 million, Russell Westbrook will make that much in just 17 1/2 games next season.

jmmintz · 07-31-2022, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOATcards

I'd say he's a hard long-term hold, top-3 player (mt. rushmore at the very least) has gotta be, right? His very few cards from his playing days have a lot of eye appeal, hard to find well-centered though!

R.I.P. #6

This is one of my favorite cards, period. I was born in 1977 so never saw him play, but will forever respect a team-first guy, which by all accounts, he was the consummate teammate.

2012-13 Panini Signatures Russell, Bill
AU | NFT | Serial Number: 07/15

07-31-2022, 12:28 PM	#1
YourAvgSutton Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,790 sudbud!	Bill Russell Just read that Bill Russell passed away today at the age of 88. I don’t recall him having a thread on here. RIP.

07-31-2022, 12:34 PM	#2
BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61,097	Gut punch __________________ "It's true that whenever rectal issues come to mind thoughts of you aren't far behind" - HairySas September 4, 2025 "GD it. I am a doofus." - majestik101 October 16, 2025

07-31-2022, 12:46 PM	#10
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,563	My local morning anchor just announced it and mentioned the “iconic photo of him after his 100 point game”. Lonnngggg sigh. RIP __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

07-31-2022, 12:46 PM	#11
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,563	Double post. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

07-31-2022, 12:47 PM	#13
PSA2Pac Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 3,891	Double dribble Last edited by PSA2Pac; 07-31-2022 at 01:32 PM.

07-31-2022, 12:38 PM	#3
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,952 pingbling23	RIP Mr. Russell.

07-31-2022, 12:43 PM	#4
Hellcat Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 2,362	Wow didn’t hear that. Rest In Peace 88 is a long life.

07-31-2022, 12:44 PM	#6
threepointplay Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 697	The word 'icon' is often over-used, but there is no doubt it applied to Bill Russell. RIP.

07-31-2022, 12:45 PM	#8
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 21,461	RIP Mr. Russell. I remember my favorite card of his was when I completed the 2009-10 exquisite flashback set I had #6/19.

07-31-2022, 12:45 PM	#9
dream34 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,983	GWOAT and it's not close. RIP Mr. Russell, thank you for all you did

07-31-2022, 12:55 PM	#14
Brian48 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 2,244	RIP to a great champion. He didn't build the foundation for the Celtics. He WAS the foundation.

07-31-2022, 01:01 PM	#15
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,137	A great player and person, 11 championships in 13 years in Boston. That's more rings than Jordan & Lebron combined.

07-31-2022, 01:02 PM	#16
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,898	Double post…sorry

07-31-2022, 01:03 PM	#18
cardsforever Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,833	Rest In Peace I haven't followed the Knicks or watched basketball in over a decade, but I certainly remember the great Bill Russell. The greatest ever. Rest In Peace.. PS He was actually in an episode of Miami Vice.

07-31-2022, 01:18 PM	#19
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 43,450 majestik101	And right on queue, eBay listings priced to the moon R.I.P. to one of the GOATs __________________ "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

07-31-2022, 01:23 PM	#20
thenwhatjk Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berrrrrrwyyyyn IL Posts: 9,073 thenwhatjk	When I used to work the all star game every year I only ever interacted with him once, he was in a hotel foyer carrying a large somewhat unwieldy box somewhere with no one around. I offered to give him a hand and he politely thanked me and declined and went on his way. Seemed like a very normal down to earth person __________________ White Sox. Oilers/Titans. Bears. Bulls.

07-31-2022, 01:27 PM	#21
JEA2880 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,111	The greatest winner in NBA history and an incredible human being to boot - sad that he's gone but happy that he lived a long life that seemingly improved with each year. RIP. __________________ *I NO LONGER HAVE THE PREMIUM MICHAEL JORDAN INSERTS FROM YEARS AGO SO STOP PM'ING ME ASKING ABOUT THEM!!! IT'S LIKE RE-LIVING A BAD DREAM EVERY DAY WHEN I GET THESE MESSAGES AND I WILL NOT RESPOND!!!*

07-31-2022, 01:39 PM	#24
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 22,137	A tale of two Russell's, Bill Russell's career earnings was $10 million, Russell Westbrook will make that much in just 17 1/2 games next season.