... his two star players, Ed Macauley and Cliff Hagan, to St. Louis for a draft pick. With this pick he then drafted basketball great, Bill Russell. Russell took Boston to nine titles and led the league in rebounds for four of those seasons. Russell also took his coaches place and became the first African-American coach in NBA history. In the season of 1968-'69 ... Russell won the title as both player and coach. A man who they called the "Houdini of the Hardwood", led the Celtics to six titles. This man was known as Bob Cousy. ... some money issues that the game faces it doesn't mean that...

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... feet. Photographers would have to get on each other shoulders to take pictures of him. Other big men such as Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain help set the trend for tall guys. Wilt Chamberlain scored a hundred points in one game while Bill Russell was known for his tremendous defense. Basketball has shifted from the big man being the dominant to all the players being ... ...

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