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November 16, 1957 Bill Russell sets an NBA Record with 49 rebounds

Chris Herbolsheimer
Posted 11/16/23

In the halls of basketball history, few names shine as brightly as that of Bill Russell, the Boston Celtics' center whose impact on the game is indelibly etched in the minds of basketball aficionados. His career, marked by unprecedented achievements, reached a pinnacle on November 16, 1957, when he set an astounding NBA record with 49 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia Warriors. This feat underscored Russell's dominance in the sport and solidified his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.

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