The city of Boston will immortalize Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell by renaming the North Washington Street Bridge, which has been under reconstruction since 2018, to William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, according to Boston.com.
The city made the official announcement on Friday adding that a ceremony is scheduled for October 21st to make the renaming official with Russell’s widow, Jeannine, past and present Celtics players, and mayor Michelle Wu present.
Russell was also a civil rights activist who was known for standing up to racism aimed toward himself and others throughout his career and his life.
“The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston’s youth and young athletes,” Wu’s office said in an official statement.
Russell died on July 31st, 2022 at the age of 88.
