Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson: Why are they the NBA's and MLB's

Bill Russell on Jackie Robinson, 02/03/2022

Bill Russell Says Jackie Robinson 'Was a Hero' to Him, Inspired Him to Pursue Head Coaching Job

NBA 75: At No. 4 Bill Russell was an undisputed icon, civil rights champion and the greatest winner in NBA history - The Athletic

6 for No. 6: Celebrating the life and legacy of the NBA's greatest winner, Bill Russell

I Don't Even Have Skates!”: Wayne Gretzky Once Received a Rare Honor That Only NBA Legend Bill Russell and MLB Icon Jackie Robinson Boast of in America - EssentiallySports

Remembering NBA Legend and Activist Bill Russell

Jerry West: Bill Russell a difference maker like Jackie Robinson - Los Angeles Times

Magic calls for NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6

CBS Sports on X: Numbers retired league-wide across the four major North American sports: NBA: Bill Russell (6) MLB: Jackie Robinson (42) NHL: Wayne Gretzky (99) / X

Boston Celtics honor late Bill Russell with special City Edition jerseys

Magic Johnson calls for Bill Russell's No. 6, currently worn by LeBron James, to be retired across NBA

Black History Month: Why Jackie Robinson could have broken pro basketball's color barrier

He was around long enough to enjoy this - Rob Parker calls out the NBA for waiting until Bill Russell's death to retire his jersey league-wide