Bill Russell the Player, Bill Russell the Coach – This DiSH for April 18

In 1962, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to a game 7 win in the NBA Finals.

In 1966, Red Auerbach announced that Russell would be the next coach of the Celtics.

In 1946, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in International League history. 

In 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs won game 7, battling back from a 3-0 deficit. 

In 1974, Moses Malone was drafted out of high school by the ABA's Utah Stars.

In 2001, AC Green played his last game, ending his NBA record consecutive games played streak.

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