Bill Russell: Legend

Bill Russell: Legend

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Features interviews and personal archives from the life and career of NBA legend Bill Russell.
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2 Episodes
  • Part 1
    E1
    Episode 1Part 1As the Boston Celtics' star defender and a civil rights leader, Bill finds himself playing defense beyond the hardwood amid segregation and competition.
  • Part 2
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    Episode 2Part 2Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A historic role change puts Bill in a position of power.
Cast of Bill Russell: Legend
  • Corey StollSelf - Narrator (voice)
  • Bill RussellSelf
  • Oscar RobertsonSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Stephen CurrySelf - 4 Time NBA Champion
  • Bob RyanSelf - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe
  • Larry BirdSelf - Boston Celtics 1979-92
  • Magic JohnsonSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Satch SandersSelf - Boston Celtics 1960-73
  • William C. RhodenSelf - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape
  • Isiah ThomasSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Aram GoudsouzianSelf - Bill Russell Biographer, 'King of the Court'
  • Lawrence O'DonnellSelf - Host 'The Last Word' MSNBC
  • Kareem Abdul-JabbarSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Jeannine RussellSelf - Bill Russell's Widow
  • Bill McSweenySelf - Co-Author with Bill Russell, 'Go Up for Glory'
  • Red AuerbachSelf - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-66 (archive footage)
  • Bob CousySelf - Boston Celtics 1950-63
  • Steve SpringerSelf - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times
  • Bill WaltonSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Tom HeinsohnSelf - Boston Celtics 1956-65 (archive footage)
  • Bob PettitSelf - St. Louis Hawks 1955-65 (archive footage)
  • Karen RussellSelf - Bill Russell's Daughter
  • Nelson GeorgeSelf - Author & Filmmaker
  • Jalen RoseSelf - NBA 1994-2007
  • Earl MonroeSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Julius ErvingSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Nancy AuerbachSelf - Red Auerbach's Daughter
  • Bill BradleySelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Leigh MontvilleSelf - Author, 'Tall Men, Short Shorts'
  • Dave ZirinSelf - Sports Editor, The Nation
  • Wilt ChamberlainSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)
  • Shaquille O'NealSelf - Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Chris PaulSelf - 12 Time NBA All-Star
  • Sam JonesSelf - Boston Celtics 1957-69
  • Steve SmithSelf - NBA Champion
  • Renee MontgomerySelf - WNBA All-Star
  • Keith EricksonSelf - Los Angeles Lakers 1968-73
  • Jerry WestSelf - Los Angeles Lakers 1960-74
  • Elgin BaylorSelf (archive footage)
  • Martin Luther King Jr.Self (archive footage)
  • Kenny SmithSelf - 2 Time NBA Champion
  • Harry EdwardsSelf - Sports Sociologist & Activist
  • Jeffrey WrightBill Russell (voice)
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