Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson: Why are they the NBA's and MLB's

Jackie Robinson, American Baseball Legend Stock Photo - Alamy

VIDEO: When 11-Time NBA Champion Bill Russell Got Emotional About Impactful Meeting With MLB Pioneer Jackie Robinson: 'Made Me Speechless!' - EssentiallySports

Magic calls for NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6

CBS Sports on X: Numbers retired league-wide across the four major North American sports: NBA: Bill Russell (6) MLB: Jackie Robinson (42) NHL: Wayne Gretzky (99) / X

Boston Celtics Star Bill Russell's Jersey No. 6 Will Be The First Retired Across The NBA

In appreciation of Bill Russell and the chain that links the NBA with our own history

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Bill Russell obituary, NBA

Bill Russell to auction most of his prized NBA memorabilia

The long autumn of Jackie Robinson - Sports Illustrated

Bill Russell: Presidential Medal of Freedom and His Top 15 Accomplishments, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Boston Celtics honor late Bill Russell with special City Edition jerseys

I Should Have Done More': Bob Cousy's Letter To Bill Russell