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Celtics great Russell receives Medal of Freedom

Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to 11 championships in 13 years and was the NBA's Most Valuable Player five times.[...]

Bill Russell: Celtic Great Will Be Honored Tuesday With Medal of Freedom

Bill Russell Continues String of Accolades With the Highest That Can Be Given to a Civilian  The long arms of Bill Russell have reached for more than rebounds. The legendary Boston Celtics player has touched the lives of millions of Americans. His legacy has shaped the culture of America for the better. It is for that reason that Russell will be honored Tuesday night with the Medal of Freedom.[...]

Musial, Russell awarded Medal of Freedom

Stan Musial and Bill Russell were among several people who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday.[...]

Obama honors Medal of Freedom recipients; Bill Russell, Stan Musial among winners

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama recognized a former president, a basketball legend and a civil rights hero Tuesday among the 15 recipients of the Medal of Freedom.[...]

Bill Russell, Stan Musial receive Medal of Freedom
resident Barack Obama recognized a pair of Hall of Fame athletes along with a former president and a civil rights hero Tuesday with the Medal of Freedom.[...]
Bill Russell's Resume: After Today, It Will Include a Nice Medal From the President
You live long enough, you get to see something like this, a fellow former Seattle Times columnist win the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Bill Russell receives that honor today from Barack O...[...]
Russell, Smith to be honored in D.C.
Boston Celtics great Bill Russell and former US Ambassador to Ireland Jean Kennedy Smith are among those with Massachusetts ties who are to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Governor Deval Patrick is expected to fly to Washington today to attend the White House ceremony. Harvard graduate and famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is also among the 15 recipients of this.[...]
Celtics' Legend Russell Praised For On-, Off-Court Achievements

Bill Russell is among 15 people accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award Tuesday. Aram Goudsouzian, a Winchester native and Russell biographer, joined Morning Edition to discuss Russell's on-and-off-court achievements.[...]