On this day, Bill Russell was named head coach of the Boston Celtics, making history as the first Black head coach in the NBA and in major American professional sports. Already a legendary player, Russell took on the dual role of player-coach, leading the Celtics to two more championships. His appointment marked a groundbreaking moment in sports and civil rights history, challenging racial barriers in leadership roles.
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