Bill Russell Autographed 2006 Retired Leather Basketball . Signed in silver paint pen above the Spalding Logo.  This autographed Leather David Stern basketball comes with a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.

William Felton " Bill " Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time MVP and a twelve-time All-Star , Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty , winning eleven NBA championships during his thirteen-year career. Along with Henri Richard of the National Hockey League 's Montreal Canadiens , Russell holds the record for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Before his professional career, Russell led the University of San Francisco to two consecutive NCAA championships (1955, 1956)..