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Russell was a champion of activism before winning NBA titles

People gather to view a statue of Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn't know any other way but to speak his mind. Russell died at age 88 on Sunday.( AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) A statue to Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell stands in City Hall Plaza, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Boston. Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn't know any other way but to speak his mind. Russell died at age 88 on Sunday. ( AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) A statue to Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell stands in City Hall Plaza, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Boston. Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn't know any other way but to speak his mind. Russell died at age 88 on Sunday. ( AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) A statue to Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell stands in City Hall Plaza, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Boston. Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn't know any other way but to speak his mind. Russell died at age 88 on Sunday. ( AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) People gather to view a statue of Boston Celtics basketball great Bill Russell, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Bill Russell never had to find his voice as an activist. He didn't know any other way but to speak his mind. Russell died at age 88 on Sunday.( AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) FILE - Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics is shown in 1968. Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo) FILE - Bill Russell grins at announcement that he had been named coach of the Boston Celtics basketball team, April 18, 1966. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo, File)
Russell was a champion of activism before winning NBA titles