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Bill Russell: Legend

Part Two (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Between fierce opponents and injustice all around, Bill helps the Celtics cement their dynasty. A historic role change puts Bill in a position of power.
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Feb 8, 2023 (United States)
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67 cast members
Name Known for
Bill Russell
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Bill Walton
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Jalen Rose
Self - NBA 1994-2007 Self - NBA 1994-2007   See fewer
Walt Frazier
Self - New York Knicks 1967-1977 (as Walt 'Clyde' Frazier) Self - New York Knicks 1967-1977 (as Walt 'Clyde' Frazier)   See fewer
Karen Russell
Self - Bill Russell's Daughter Self - Bill Russell's Daughter   See fewer
Jeannine Russell
Self - Bill Russell's Widow Self - Bill Russell's Widow   See fewer
Jerry West
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Shaquille O'Neal
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Chris Paul
Self - 12x NBA All-Star Self - 12x NBA All-Star   See fewer
Bill Bradley
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Satch Sanders
Self - Boston Celtics 1960-973 (as Tom 'Satch' Sanders) Self - Boston Celtics 1960-973 (as Tom 'Satch' Sanders)   See fewer
Larry Bird
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Bill McSweeny
Self - Co-Author with Bill Russell, Go Up for Glory Self - Co-Author with Bill Russell, Go Up for Glory   See fewer
Randy Auerbach
Self - Red Auerbach's Daughter Self - Red Auerbach's Daughter   See fewer
Lawrence O'Donnell
Self - Host, The Last Word, MSNBC Self - Host, The Last Word, MSNBC   See fewer
Earl Monroe
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (as Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (as Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe)   See fewer
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Kenny Smith
Self - 2 Time NBA Champion Self - 2 Time NBA Champion   See fewer
Renee Montgomery
Self - WNBA All-Star Self - WNBA All-Star   See fewer
Jayson Tatum
Self - Boston Celtics Self - Boston Celtics   See fewer
William C. Rhoden
Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape Self - Columnist, ESPN's Andscape   See fewer
Harry Edwards
Self - Sports Sociologist & Activist (as Harry Edwards PhD) Self - Sports Sociologist & Activist (as Harry Edwards PhD)   See fewer
Magic Johnson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (as Earvin 'Magic' Johnson)   See fewer
Oscar Robertson
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame Self - Basketball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Robert Horry
Self - 7 Time NBA Champion Self - 7 Time NBA Champion   See fewer
Nelson George
Self - Author & Filmmaker Self - Author & Filmmaker   See fewer
Stephen Curry
Self - 4 Time NBA Champion Self - 4 Time NBA Champion   See fewer
Jim Brown
Self - Pro Fooiball Hall of Fame Self - Pro Fooiball Hall of Fame   See fewer
Bob Ryan
Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe Self - Sportswriter, The Boston Globe   See fewer
Tom Hawkins
Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1966-1969 Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1966-1969   See fewer
Steve Springer
Self - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times Self - Sportswriter, The Los Angeles Times   See fewer
Keith Erickson
Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1968-1973 Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1968-1973   See fewer
Leigh Montville
Self - Author, Tall Men, Short Shorts Self - Author, Tall Men, Short Shorts   See fewer
Aram Goudsouzian
Self - Bill Russell Biographer, King of the Court Self - Bill Russell Biographer, King of the Court   See fewer
Dave Zirin
Self - Sports Editor, The Nation Self - Sports Editor, The Nation   See fewer
Steve Smith
Self - NBA Champion Self - NBA Champion   See fewer
Muhammad Ali
Self - Heavy Weight Boxing Champion (archive footage) Self - Heavy Weight Boxing Champion (archive footage)   See fewer
Red Auerbach
Self - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-1966 (archive footage) (as Arnold 'Red' Auerbach) Self - Coach, Boston Celtics 1950-1966 (archive footage) (as Arnold 'Red' Auerbach)   See fewer
Elgin Baylor
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Tom Brokaw
Self - Author, Journalist & Longtime Admirer of Bill (archive footage) Self - Author, Journalist & Longtime Admirer of Bill (archive footage)   See fewer
Wilt Chamberlain
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Jack Kent Cooke
Self - Former Owner of the Forum & Lakers (archive footage) Self - Former Owner of the Forum & Lakers (archive footage)   See fewer
Bob Cousy
Self - Boston Celtics 1950-1963 (archive footage) Self - Boston Celtics 1950-1963 (archive footage)   See fewer
Walter Cronkite
Self - Host, CBS Evening News (archive footage) Self - Host, CBS Evening News (archive footage)   See fewer
Julius Erving
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) (as Julius 'Dr. J' Erving) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) (as Julius 'Dr. J' Erving)   See fewer
Merv Griffin
Self - Host, the Merv Griffin Show (archive footage) Self - Host, the Merv Griffin Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Weldon Haire
Self - Boston Celtics Public Address Announcer (archive footage) Self - Boston Celtics Public Address Announcer (archive footage)   See fewer
Alex Hannum
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame as Coach (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame as Coach (archive footage)   See fewer
John Havlicek
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Tom Heinsohn
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Louise Day Hicks
Self - Chairman, Boston School Committee (archive footage) Self - Chairman, Boston School Committee (archive footage)   See fewer
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self - 36ih President of the United States (archive footage) Self - 36ih President of the United States (archive footage)   See fewer
K.C. Jones
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Sam Jones
Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Martin Luther King
Self - Civil Rights Leader (archive footage) Self - Civil Rights Leader (archive footage)   See fewer
Butch Van Breda Kolff
Self - Coach, Los Angeles Lakers (archive footage) Self - Coach, Los Angeles Lakers (archive footage)   See fewer
Malcolm X
Self - Civil Rights Leader (archive footage) Self - Civil Rights Leader (archive footage)   See fewer
Johnny Most
Self - Celtics Play-by-Play Announcer (voice) (archive footage) Self - Celtics Play-by-Play Announcer (voice) (archive footage)   See fewer
Willie Naulls
Self - Boston Celtics 1963-1966 (archive footage) Self - Boston Celtics 1963-1966 (archive footage)   See fewer
Huey P. Newton
Self - Co-Founder of Black Panther Party (archive footage) Self - Co-Founder of Black Panther Party (archive footage)   See fewer
Barack Obama
Self - 44th President of the United States (archive footage) Self - 44th President of the United States (archive footage)   See fewer
George Powles
Self - Bill Russell's High School Coach (archive footage) Self - Bill Russell's High School Coach (archive footage)   See fewer
Frank Ramsey
Self - Boston Celtics 1954-1964 (archive footage) Self - Boston Celtics 1954-1964 (archive footage)   See fewer
Don Rickles
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Chet Walker
Self - Philadelphia 76ers 1963-1969 (voice) (archive footage) Self - Philadelphia 76ers 1963-1969 (voice) (archive footage)   See fewer
Lee Williams
Self - Executive Director, Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage) Self - Executive Director, Basketball Hall of Fame (archive footage)   See fewer
Flip Wilson
Self - Host, Flip (archive footage) Self - Host, Flip (archive footage)   See fewer
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