Bill Russell -- the prototypical defensive center -- was a champion from his rookie season until his last game in his last Final. Before he arrived, the Celtics had never won an NBA title.

The fourth in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers. Before there was Mookie Betts, there was Bill Russell. An outstanding ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Bill Russell’s first year at shortstop included a major-league-leading 34 errors, but his perseverance transformed ...