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"I don't think anything would have stopped Pettit" - Alex Hannum on critics attributing Bill Russell's injury to the 1958 Finals outcome
Looking back a decade later, Hannum emphasized the roles of two players in the series: the legendary center Bill Russell for the C's, and forward Bob Pettit for the Hawks. The latter, who would be ...
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1957: Celtics Win First Title in 2 OT
Rookies Tommy Heinsohn and Bill Russell lead the Celtics to a 2OT victory in Game 7 of the 1957 NBA Finals. Bob Pettit misses a potential game-winning shot to conclude one of the greatest Finals ever.
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"I never said a word to anybody" - Bob Pettit on what trash talk was like during his playing career
Bob Pettit is a decorated NBA player who won the championship in 1958 and earned two regular season MVP awards in 1956 and 1959 with his superb scoring and rebounding abilities. But despite being ...
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"The perception was worse than the reality" - Robert Parish reveals how Bill Russell helped him deal with racism in Boston
Robert Parish had concerns about playing in Boston, but Bill Russell’s wisdom helped him overcome his fears and embrace the ...