"As an integral part of USF's history, we are proud to honor Bill Russell's legacy with the establishment of this initiative," said USF Interim President, Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J. "Bill's ...

Celtics and NBA legend Bill Russell. Russell not surprisingly had an epic career at USF, leading San Francisco to back-to-back national titles in 1955 and 1956. Russell went on to win a record 11 ...

and he revealed a sweatshirt with USF and the number six emblazoned on the front, an homage to San Francisco Dons legend and NBA superstar Bill Russell, who passed away at age 88 in 2022.