Autographed 2008-09 Topps #175 Bill Russell NBA Basketball Trading Card. Lot 14 guarantees the authenticity of this signature (read auction info for details). Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. Bill Russell was the cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty that won an unprecedented 11 NBA Finals during his 13-year career. A 12x All-Star, 13x NBA Champion (2 Coaching), and 5x NBA MVP, his accolades are the stuff of legend because he quite literally is one. Russell was considered the consummate defensive center, noted for his defensive intensity, and basketball IQ. He excelled at playing man-to-man defense, blocking shots, and grabbing rebounds (still the all-time leader today). There have only been 3 athletes in North American sports history that have had their jerseys retired league-wide (Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky & Bill Russell). Please see images for details regarding condition.