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Bill Russell jersey sells for $1.1M as historic collection nets $7.4M in live auction - Sports Collectors Digest
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FILE - The 1969 game worn jersey of Boston Celtics' legend Bill Russell is displayed along with other memorabilia set to go up for auction, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Boston. Bill
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