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Bill Russell

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Basketball player

Bill Russell

American basketball player (1934 to 2022)

Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934 and died on July 31, 2022, aged 88.

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Born
February 12, 1934, Monroe
Died
July 31, 2022
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
United States
Known as
Basketball player

Official links: Wikipedia

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Bill’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Bill Russell was born on a Monday.
  • Bill Russell would have turned 92 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 12. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Bill Russell belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Alan ArkinActor · March 26, 1934George SegalActor · February 13, 1934Alan BatesActor · February 17, 1934Rue McClanahanActor · February 21, 1934Tom BakerActor · January 20, 1934Otar IosselianiFilm director · February 2, 1934

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When was Bill Russell born?

Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934 and died on July 31, 2022, aged 88.

What is Bill Russell’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born February 12.