Former nba allstar bill russell discusses his new book on leadership, russell rules. Bob cousy, 90, still rues the assists he didnt make to bill. May 05, 2009 one of the most examined relationships in basketball is the one that resulted in the sports greatest dynasty that between red auerbach and bill russell. With the athletic skills that he was endowed with along with his mental and analytical attributes, success in. Bill russell achieved this unprecedented record while facing down the. They became teammates in 1957 just after martin luther kings montgomery bus boycott. Isbn 9781565114869 9781565114869 highbridge audio, 2001. Sometimes the best books are books that make us think. He is considered the father of the modern pro game and one of the most significant americans of the twentieth century in sports. Wilt chamberlain was not only a tenacious rebounder. Russell began signing autographs just a few years ago, and at the cmr event, russell signed his book russell rules. Now the winner of 11 championships as a player and coach o.
Listen to russell rules audiobook by bill russell, david. Read russell rules 11 lessons on leadership from the twentieth centurys greatest winner by bill russell available from rakuten kobo. He helped the celtics win 11 championships in seasons from 195669, a feat that no. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Listen to russell rules by bill russell,david falkner,rif hutton for free with a 30 day free trial. My coach and i i call red auerbach my coach his background was math. In russell rules, bill russell shares for the first time in print the insights, humor, memories, and most important, the essential rules of success that made him and his team perennial champions. August 8, 2014 a federal judge rules in favor of russell and others college athletes who sued to end the ncaas control over the rights to college athletes names, images and likenesses. In this book, bill russell says that his biggest challenge throughout his career was wilt chamberlain. Bill russell speakers bureau and booking agent info.
Bill russell is considered one of the greatest defensive players to ever play in the nba. Russell rules audiobook bill russell, david falkner. Bill russell shares the insights, the memories, and most important, the essential rules of success that influenced him in every aspect of his life, from raising a daughter as a single father to. He also shares his personal thoughts on his legendary battles with wilt chamberlain as well as how others michael jordan and kareem abduljabbar. Bill russell epitomizes innovation, teamwork, and leadership. Bill russell, alan hilburg, and david falkner the main characters in this book are, bill russell and wilt chamberlain. In his year career, bill russell accomplished what many nba players today would dream of. Bill russell in 1992 he developed unique mushroom cultivation methods that resulted in his business, mushroom kingdom laboratories, which specializes in the commercial propagation of wild mushrooms. Russell rules nba great bill russell autographed 244 page.
Russell rules nba great bill russell autographed 244. Hailed as the greatest team player on the greatest team of all time, bill russell led the boston celtics in the longest championship streak in u. Renton pete carroll drove bill russell around practice and through players in a golf cart. Founder and past president of the central pennsylvania mushroom society, russell is a longtime resident of state college, pennsylvania. Bill russell signed russell rules 11 lessons on leadership from the twentieth centurys greatest winner 1st edition 2001 hard cover book with dust jacket in excellent condition in this primer for business and everyday life, the boston celtics star center shares 11 rules about leadership based on his experiences on and off the court. Basketballs immortal bill russell talks to seahawks again tacoma. He won 11 nba titles in the seasons that he played with the boston celtics, and he became the first african american. Pete carroll has had basketball immortal bill russell come across lake. Mar 16, 2014 august 8, 2014 a federal judge rules in favor of russell and others college athletes who sued to end the ncaas control over the rights to college athletes names, images and likenesses. Bill russell entertainment, books, sports air date 05112001 a look at the broadway play proof with marylouise parker.
Fivetime nba mvp and twelvetime allstar, bill russell was the centerpiece of the celtics dynasty that won eleven nba championships. After red auerbach was promoted, russell became the new head coach for the boston celtics. This book is to teach you how to win, not how to be famous or flashy. An abridged recording of the book read by rif hutton. This book also includes a thorough bibliography of print and electronic sources to aid further research. There are those who would argue that bill russell was the greatest basketball player ever, not because of his physical talents so much as his ability to lead and. What became clear, both during the 195960 season and over the next several years, was that basketball was a team game.
Bill russell books list of books by author bill russell. Bill russell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Bob cousy was the point guard listed as 6foot1 doesnt sound basketball tall today a white man who grew up the son of poor french immigrants in manhattan. In this invaluable book, bill russell shares the insights, memories, and most important, the essential rules of success that influenced him in every aspect of his life, from raising a daughter as a single father to becoming a successful coach and mentor to others.
Cousy, russell, the celtics, and what matters in the end by gary m pomerantz book. Russell is the champion of champions, as he owns the most nba championship rings of any. Bill russell, byname of william felton russell, born february 12, 1934, monroe, louisiana, u. Aug 27, 2019 renton pete carroll drove bill russell around practice and through players in a golf cart. Russell rules celtics legend bill russell shares life. Bill russell was not the first african american to play professional basketball, but he was its first black superstar. One of the most examined relationships in basketball is the one that resulted in the sports greatest dynasty that between red auerbach and bill russell.
More than any other sports figure of the modern era, bill russell combined sheer athletic dominance with a depth of character that truly set him apart, both on and off the. William felton russell born february 12, 1934 is an american former professional basketball. Lakers magic johnson authentic signed yellow jersey autographed basauthenticated. Bill russell on his new book about leadership, russell rules. The ncaa did in fact rewrite rules in response to russells dominant play. Amateurs hope, professionals work the three russell rules for craftsmanship are as important to winning as any of the other rules in this book. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. A clip of me speaking to bill maher about being a drug addict and what that yearning and addiction is really craving. An excellent read and the rules that are outlined in bill russells book can be applied to anyone who has an ambition to succeed in whatever endeavor a person is involved in. In this invaluable book, bill russell shares the insights, the memori. As most people say, bill russell is the best winner in sports history.
Details about russell rules nba great bill russell autographed 244 page book russell rules nba great bill russell autographed 244 page book. Then they set up a cushy, oversized chair under a canopy for russell just off the field, so he could. He also shares his personal thoughts on his legendary battles with wilt chamberlain as well as how others. Now the winner of 11 championships as a player and coach of the boston celtics and fivetime nba most valuable player reveals the 11 essential steps to attaining success in your professional and personal life. Russell rules offers inspiring lessons on commitment, personal integrity, team ego, and craftsmanship that are as relevant to the entrepreneur or parent as they are to the athlete. Bill russell was the cornerstone of the boston celtics dynasty of the 1960s, an uncanny shotblocker who revolutionized nba defensive concepts. In his book russell rules, bill shares that someone asked him what was the single most important reason he won all those championships. Years after taylors book, russell published an autobiographical account, red and me which chronicled his lifelong friendship with auerbach. Bill russell knew his personal power and how to use it.
Bill russell and wilt chamberlain had a deep rivalry during their playing days. William felton russell was born on february 12, 1934, in monroe, louisiana. In that sense, he was his fathers son, inspired by the independence, selfconfidence and strength he had observed growing up. Russell rules 11 lessons on leadership from the twentieth centurys greatest winner book. Why was boston garden nearly empty when bill russells. Bill russell was born on thursday, october 21, 1948, in pittsburg, kansas. Bill russell was the center, 6foot10, a black man born in segregated louisiana. A timeline plots the key events in russells life and career. From the moment he stepped onto the court of the boston garden in 1956, russell began to transform the sport in a fundamental way, making him, more than any of his contemporaries, the jackie robinson of basketball. Bill russell remains a compelling subject for anyone interested in the constitution and development of a champion. The inspiring story of one of basketballs legendary centers, you will learn the incredible story of one of basketballs greatest players of all time, bill russell. Although russell never had a nickname when he played, many years and. From the outside it looks like just sheer talent and athleticism, but in your book russell rules, you talk about it very analytically, studying other players moves. Details about russell rules nba great bill russell autographed 244 page book.
Basketballs immortal bill russell talks to seahawks again. May 01, 2002 an excellent read and the rules that are outlined in bill russells book can be applied to anyone who has an ambition to succeed in whatever endeavor a person is involved in. Bill russell audio books, best sellers, author bio. Wilt was also listed at 7 foot 1, so he also had a height advantage on bill russell who is 6 foot 10. Hofer bill russell signed russell rules 1st edition. See all books authored by bill russell, including red and me.
Dec 02, 2019 a clip of me speaking to bill maher about being a drug addict and what that yearning and addiction is really craving. Bob cousy, 90, still rues the assists he didnt make to. In this invaluable book, bill russell shares the insights, memories, and most important, the essential rules of. Browse bill russells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Russell rules audiobook by bill russell, david falkner. Bill russell generally travels from mercer island, wa, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Thats what this book does, it takes lessons learned in many arenas of bill russells life, though mainly. He was an 11time champion, 12time allstar, and fivetime most valuable player. Russell rules by bill russell overdrive rakuten overdrive. He said wilt was a tenacious rebounder down in the paint. When bill russell writes about red auerbach truehoop espn. Hofer bill russell signed russell rules 1st edition 2001 book. With the athletic skills that he was endowed with along with his mental and analytical attributes, success in life for him was a positive byproduct.
With a flair for defense never before seen on a basketball court, allied with an uncanny ability to excel under pressure and an indomitable will to win, russell dominated the game of basketball from his earliest days as a student. As a major league coach, russell won two additional championshipsthe first africanamerican to do so. Bill russell books list of books by author bill russell thriftbooks. Written by bill russell, david falkner, narrated by rif hutton.