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American Sports and Black Athletes, Part 3: The Black Boss and the White Player

Speaker(s): Bill Russell, Del Shields (host)

Description: At the time of this program, Bill Russell was player/coach with the Boston Celtics. Russell (1934- ) played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1956 to 1969. He was a five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a twelve-time All-Star, and the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty.

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Series:Night Call (Radio w/ Del Shields)
Length:59:05
Record Date:August 7, 1968
Audio Quality: Good / Few Difficulties
Venue:WRVR Radio Studio, New York City
Source:United Methodist Archives & History
Faith Group:(Ecumenical)