Bill Russell

A five-time winner of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, Bill Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics Dynasty that won eleven NBA championships during his thirteen-year career. For the final two of those championships, Russell was the first African-American coach of a major league professional team. He is widely considered the greatest team player in NBA history, father of the modern pro game, and one of the most significant Americans of the twentieth century. He has published three previous books, including the national bestseller Russell Rules.