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Bill Russell made his debut for the Boston

Bill Russell made his debut for the Boston
Published: December 22, 1956 | Updated: October 17, 2025 1 min read
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Bill Russell made his debut for the Boston

On Dec. 22, 19561956  Bill Russell made his debut for the Boston Celtics at home against the St. Louis Hawks. The Celtics won 95-93. Russell scored six points and grabbed 16 rebounds.

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