The 50th Anniversary of Bill Russell's Historic N.B.A. Championship Win Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Player-coach Bill Russell talks to newsmen after leading the Boston Celtics to an NBA title in Los Angeles, May 2, 1968. The Celts downed the Lakers 124-109 to take the title series 4 games to 2. ( AP Photo/Harold Filan / AP Images ) Produced by Elizabeth Ross Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC