With the Celtics going for No. 18, here's a look back at their first 17 championships - The Boston Globe
Boston Celtics Larry Bird, 1981 Nba Preview Sports Illustrated Cover Framed Print by Sports Illustrated - Sports Illustrated Covers
Bill Russell dies at 88, Celtics legend's family announced: 'Bill's understanding of the struggle is what illuminated his life'
Bill Russell, Celtics Center Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88 - The New York Times
Every NBA Season For The Los Angeles Lakers In Their Incredible 75-Year-Long History: 17 Championships In 32 NBA Finals - Fadeaway World
Atlanta Hawks shock Philadelphia 76ers en route to second Eastern Conference finals in 50 years - ESPN
1961 NBA All-Star recap
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As Bill Russell entered Hall of Fame as a coach, some former players shared their memories of him - The Boston Globe