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<< 1957 1958 1959 >> -------------------- August 31, 2004 Bill Russell: 1958 NBA Most Valuable Player
Born: February 12, 1934. Monroe Louisiana, USA. College: San Francisco NBA start: Drafted 7th overall in 1956 NBA draft Size: Height:6'9" - Weight:215lbs MVP stats: gp:69 - mpg:38.3 - ppg:16.6 - rpg:22.7 - apg:2.9 - fg%:44.2 - ft%:51.9 Team standing: Boston 49-23, 1rst in Eastern division. Lost to St Louis 4-2 in NBA finals. Comments: An NBA title as a rookie and an MVP award in his sophomore season were the beginning of a long and fulfilling career for Bill Russell. -------------------- << 1957 1958 1959 >> Back to MVPs' list Back to NBA almanac |
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