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- catalog abstract ""The Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell era were one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. During the thirteen years that Hall of Fame center Russell dominated the court, the Celtics won eleven world championships, including an unprecedented eight straight between 1959 and 1966. In the 1968-69 season, the aging and injury-riddled team finished in fourth place during the regular season, and sportswriters predicted an early defeat in the playoffs. Against all odds, player-coach Russell and his squad rallied to beat the heavily favored Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and captured the championship crown in a dramatic upset of Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the closing seconds of the final game of the series. The following summer, Russell stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement, ending his and the Celtics' celebrated reign." "In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston. He also tells why the Celtics, the first team to break several NBA color lines, failed to attract a loyal following among the city's largely white sports fanatics and press corps."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b13074558.
- catalog created "c2004.".
- catalog date "2004".
- catalog date "c2004.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2004.".
- catalog description ""In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston. He also tells why the Celtics, the first team to break several NBA color lines, failed to attract a loyal following among the city's largely white sports fanatics and press corps."--Jacket.".
- catalog description ""The Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell era were one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. During the thirteen years that Hall of Fame center Russell dominated the court, the Celtics won eleven world championships, including an unprecedented eight straight between 1959 and 1966. In the 1968-69 season, the aging and injury-riddled team finished in fourth place during the regular season, and sportswriters predicted an early defeat in the playoffs. Against all odds, player-coach Russell and his squad rallied to beat the heavily favored Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, and captured the championship crown in a dramatic upset of Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the closing seconds of the final game of the series.".
- catalog description "A divided city with a winning tradition -- The eagle with a beard -- Getting under way -- Nobody roots for Goliath -- Sinking in the east -- Limping into the playoffs -- A Philly rout and a Big Apple upset -- The greatest team in the world.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-271) and index.".
- catalog description "The following summer, Russell stunned the sports world by announcing his retirement, ending his and the Celtics' celebrated reign."".
- catalog extent "xx, 284 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Dynasty's end.".
- catalog identifier "1555535798 (cloth : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Dynasty's end.".
- catalog isPartOf "Sportstown series.".
- catalog isPartOf "The Sportstown series".
- catalog issued "2004".
- catalog issued "c2004.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Boston : Northeastern University Press,".
- catalog relation "Dynasty's end.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "796.323/64/0974461 21".
- catalog subject "Basketball players United States Biography.".
- catalog subject "Boston Celtics (Basketball team) History.".
- catalog subject "GV885.52.B67 W53 2004".
- catalog subject "Russell, Bill, 1934-".
- catalog tableOfContents "A divided city with a winning tradition -- The eagle with a beard -- Getting under way -- Nobody roots for Goliath -- Sinking in the east -- Limping into the playoffs -- A Philly rout and a Big Apple upset -- The greatest team in the world.".
- catalog title "Dynasty's end : Bill Russell and the 1968-69 world champion Boston Celtics / Thomas J. Whalen.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".