People sometimes speak of the three people they would like to have dinner with, or play a round of golf with. I haven't really given it much thought; Bill Russell would probably be one of the three living people I would choose.
I have watched and read a fair amount about him. I read Second Wind, written by him. He is more than just a great basketball player. At this point, he is one of those people who has been the best in his chosen profession, seen the worst of America, made his fair share of mistakes, and become a wise and eloquent voice in society. It was announced that Russell is being awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian honor awarded in the US. Former President George H.W. Bush is amongst the other recipients.
Iconoclasts did an episode with Russell and Samuel L. Jackson, where Jackson visits Russell's home, and they (you guessed it) play a round of golf together. That show can be pretty good.
Bill Russell is considered the greatest winner in professional basketball. This is a different kind of award, also well deserved.
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