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What is the No. 6 patch on NBA uniforms? How league is honoring Celtics legend Bill Russell on jerseys
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The dominance of Bill Russell's Celtics
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Celtics honor NBA legend Bill Russell prior to season opener
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Players Honored to Carry Bill Russell's Legacy
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Boston Celtics Honoring Bill Russell With New Uniforms
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Nick DePaula on X: The Boston Celtics' City Edition uni honors Bill Russell's legacy and was co-designed with the NBA icon before his passing. The side panel features 11 diamonds as a
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Boston Celtics: The 3 best NBA Finals of Bill Russell's legendary career
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POV: Remembering Boston Celtics Legend Bill Russell (Hon.'02), BU Today
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How the Boston Celtics and NBA will honor Bill Russell
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NBA Buzz - FIRST LOOK: Boston Celtics will begin the 2022-23 NBA season in jerseys honoring Bill Russell. The new “City Edition” uniforms were designed with Bill's involvement over a year ago
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Lakers leave Celtics rivalry aside to honor Bill Russell's legendary No.6
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Photos: A look back through Bill Russell's life and career
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Boston Celtics honor late Bill Russell with special City Edition jerseys
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Bill Russell: First player in NBA history to have his number retired from all teams