Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson: Why are they the NBA's and MLB's picks to retire their numbers from every team?

Bill Russell's No. 6 to be retired across NBA following legend's death last month - ESPN

StatMuse on X: Players to have their jersey number retired league-wide: Jackie Robinson Wayne Gretzky Bill Russell Legends. / X

Charania] The NBA will retire the No. 6 league-wide honoring the late, legendary player and activist Bill Russell. : r/bostonceltics

Inside the movement to retire Bill Russell's iconic No. 6 - The Boston Globe

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Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88

Bill Russell and the future of league-wide jersey retirements – NBC Sports Boston

Magic Johnson calls for NBA to retire Bill Russell's No. 6 league-wide – NBC Sports Boston

Will Lakers' LeBron James change his number? NBA retires Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey

Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters - The New York Times

Bill Russell's No. 6 is being retired across the NBA : NPR

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