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 ...
In 2006, Bill Russell was left in awe after watching third year pro LeBron James power his Cleveland Cavaliers to their first 50 win season since 1993. That May, the Cavs not only ended a seven-year ...
Bill Russell, who played nearly 2,200 games and managed for parts of three seasons with the Dodgers, works as an umpire observer for Major League Baseball. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) ...