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Russell statue site to be disclosed today

Russell statue site to be disclosed today

Bill Russell
July 11, 2011

A site has been chosen for the statue of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell and the location will be announced today by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, a team spokeswoman said yesterday. The mayor will be joined by Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca and members of the Bill Russell Legacy Project Committee in detailing plans for a tribute to the NBA Hall of Famer. In February, President Obama presented Russell, who won 11 NBA titles with the Celtics as a player and a coach, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in honor of his civil rights advocacy.

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http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/07/11/russell_statue_site_to_be_disclosed_today/

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