Happy birthday! Bill Russell turns 92 today

Bill Russell is celebrating his 92nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player-activist Bill Russell has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 92nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Russell, a cultural icon

Born William Felton Russell in Monroe on February 12, 1934, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Russell's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bill hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bill Russell as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 92.

Happy Birthday, Bill, you're the best!

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