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NBA to Retire No. 6 League-Wide in Honor of Bill Russell - Sports Illustrated
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Bill Russell: NBA legend, black rights activist
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Boston Celtics honor late Bill Russell with special City Edition jerseys
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NBA Permanently Retires No. 6 To Honor Bill Russell
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Lakers News: League Retires Bill Russell's No. 6, LeBron James Grandfathered In - All Lakers
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Inside the movement to retire Bill Russell's iconic No. 6 - The Boston Globe
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Warriors retire Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey before game against Celtics