Bill Russell Net Worth 2023; Income, Wife, Stats & Biography

Who is Bill Russell?

Bill Russell is an American professional former basketball player. He played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the first African American basketball player who is a 5-time NBA MVP and an 11-time championship winner. Bill is a gold medal winner, and he played from 1956 to 1969. In 2023, Bill Russell’s net worth is around $10 million.

Real Name:	William Felton Russell
Date of birth:	February 12, 1934
Age:	89 years old
Height:	6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
Birthplace:	Monroe, Louisiana, America
Nationality:	American
Wife:	Spouse: Marilyn Nault (m. 1996–2009) Dorothy Anstett (m. 1977–1980) Rose Swisher (m. 1956–1973)
Profession:	Basketball Player
Bill Russell Net Worth 2023:	$10 million

Early Life

Bill Russell first African player, was born on February 12, 1934, in Spartanburg, Monroe, Louisiana, United States.

Bill is an American national of African ethnicity, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius. Bill Russell age is 88 years old and currently lives in the United States.

His parent’s name is Charlie, Sr, and Katie Russell. Bill’s family moved to Oakland, California, in 1942.

He grows up with his elder brother Charlie L. Russell (Charlie Louis Russell, Jr.). Charlie was born on March 10, 1932, in Monroe, Louisiana.

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He is an American writer and is well known for playing in the short film African American comedy “Five on the Black Hand Side”.

He also served as a writer on Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre in Harlem. Charlie died on June 28, 2013, at 81 from fighting cancer.

Bill first attends the local Oakland school with his sister Charlie. He was joining the University of Cas Franciso.

In his early life, he was significantly struggling for success. He starts his career in college life and also plays with the college team.

Personal Life

Bill was married three times. He first married his college sweetheart Rose Swisher in 1956. They had three children: Jacob Russell, William Russell Jr., and Karen Kenyatta.

His children were growing emotionally distant and divorced. In 1973 he billed, and Rose Swisher was slit.

He was second married to Miss USA Dorothy Anstett (Dorothy Catherine Anstett). Dorothy was the winner of Miss USA in 1968 and Miss Washington USA in 1968.

She knows her other name Didi Anstett and is also the title holder of the Beauty pageant. She was born on June 28, 1947, in Kirkland, Washington, U.S.

Her hair color is brown, and her eyes color is brown.

After three years, Bill and Dorothy divorced in 1980. Russell married his third wife, Marilyn Nault, in 1996. Together they have no children.

Marilyn was born on January 15, 1950, and died in January 2009. He was married to Jeannine Russell, a Mercer Island, Washington resident.

Age, Height, and Weight

In 2023, Bill Russell is 89 years old. Bill Russell’s height is 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm). His weight is 98 kg in pounds: 215 lbs.

Professional Life

He played basketball early, and he was a good runner and easy to jump. He had a large hand to move the basketball ideally. He did not understand the game’s rules, and then he was cut from the team at Herbert Hoover Junior High School.

 

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He again joins McClymonds High School in Oakland he was also cut from the team. Russell was joining the University of San Francisco, and the college team was not offered until recruiter Hal DeJulio watched him play in a high school game.

DeJulio was not much impressed by Russell’s performance, but he sensed that the young Russell had an extraordinary instinct for the game. Later on, he offers Bill a scholarship Bill agrees.

Post-playing career, he joined NBA on ABC in 1971, and his jersey number is 6. He retired on March 12, 1972.

In his career, he joined the Boston team in 1956 as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He retired from Boston in 1969. He is the winner of the five-time NBA Most Valuable Player and 12-time NBA All-Star.

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Bill Russell loves to share her pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. She continuously shares her activities on social platforms to engage her fans. She has 286 K followers on Instagram. She is a celebrity star who has been widely followed on social media sites. Bill Russell’s net worth in 2023 is $10 million.

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Bill Russell Net worth in 2023 / Bill Russell Salary / Income

In 2023, Bill Russell’s net worth is around $10 million. Bill Russell well knows professional basketball player. He served as a team player in the center, then coached from 1966 to 1988. In His career, he played for Boston Celtics, Seattle Supersonics, and Sacramento Kings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Bill Russell is so famous?

Bill Russell is a well-known American professional former basketball player.

How old is Bill Russell? 

Bill Russell was born on February 12, 1934, and he is 88 years old.

Who is Bill Russell’s wife?

Bill Russell’s first wife’s name is Rose Swisher, they were married in 1956 but divorced in 1973. Then he married Dorothy Anstett in 1977 but divorced in 1980. After that, he married Marilyn Nault in 1996 but divorced in 2009.

How rich is Bill Russell?

Bill Russell’s net worth is around $10 million.