Russell: A Celtic pride, as player and as coach
OCTOBER 15, 1966 – Bill Russell becomes the NBA’s first black head coach when he is named player-coach of the Boston Celtics. Russell led the Celtics to a pair of NBA titles in 1968 and 1969.
OCTOBER 15, 1966 – Bill Russell becomes the NBA’s first black head coach when he is named player-coach of the Boston Celtics. Russell led the Celtics to a pair of NBA titles in 1968 and 1969.