The city of Boston plans to rename the North Washington Street Bridge to the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge in honor of Celtics legend Bill Russell, known for his civil rights activism. The renaming ceremony on Oct. 21 will include Russell’s widow, Jeannine, past and present Celtics players, and mayor Michelle Wu. Russell, who won 11 NBA championships, was a trailblazer as both a player and coach, and his legacy extends beyond basketball to his advocacy for civil rights.
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