The North Washington Street Bridge will be renamed the William Felton 'Bill' Russell Bridge, Boston announced Friday. The
"The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston 's youth and young athletes," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 's office saysA bridge in the heart of Boston is being renamed for Boston Celtics legend and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell, the city announced Friday.
Once in the NBA, Russell won 11 NBA titles and five MVPs. After, he became the first black coach for a major US sport. Russell, who won 11 championships in 13 seasons, broke the color barrier in major U.S. sports as its first Black head coach and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
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