William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association from 1956 to 1969.

Russell was born on February 12, 1934, to Charles Russell and Katie Russell in West Monroe, Louisiana. Like almost all Southern towns and cities of that time, Monroe was very segregated and the Russells often struggled with racism in their daily lives.

Bill Russell’s annual earnings

His rookie deal in 1956 was $24,000. In comparison, 2022 1st overall pick Paolo Banchero signed a four-year $50.1 million deal with the Orlando Magic, more than five times Russell’s net worth.

However, as per the 1950s standards, Russell was one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. He reportedly made $100,001 annually late in his career.

Bill Russell’s net worth 2022

Bill Russell was reportedly worth $10 million at the time of his death. It’s only a fraction of what professional players make today, as Russell played in an era when salaries weren’t too high.

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