Bill Russell's impact both on and off the court will never be forgotten and always be celebrated. To further commemorate his impact on civil rights and the city of Boston, the Washington Street Bridge was renamed after him.

Celtic forward Jaylen Brown cited the legacy of Hall of Fame center Bill Russell at a Boston ceremony for a local renamed bridge.

Celtics and NBA legend Bill Russell, who died in 2022, was immortalized in Boston as the city renamed a bridge in his honor. Russell’s widow, Jeannine, joined Celtics leadership, Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu,