Bill Russell voted into Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
USA Today
1 year ago
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Article Summary:
Bill Russell, the greatest champion in NBA history, has been voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach. His overall record as an NBA head coach was 341-290 in the regular season and 34-27 in the playoffs.
Tommy Heinsohn is the only other former Celtics player and head coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in both roles.
Congratulations Bill Russell, the NBA’s first Black head coach and #21HoopClass honoree.