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Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Bill Russell, 1st black coach in the NBA... Boston Celtics...
Item # 689807
April 19, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 19, 1966
* Bill Russell - Boston Celtics
* Becomes 1st black coach in the NBA
The sport's section (page 8) has a three column heading: "'Pleased, Proud, Happy' Russell Leads Celtics In Second Playoff Tilt" First report coverage on Bill Russell being named the new coach of the Boston Celtics. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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