On this day in 1960, Bill Russell became the first ever NBA player to get 50 rebounds in a game with 51. It broke the NBA record of 49 rebounds (also owned by Russell). Bill Russell ended the game with 23 points, 51 rebounds and 5 assists and led the Celtics in a 124-100 stomping of the Syracuse Nationals (now Philadelphia 76ers). Russell’s record of 51 rebounds was broken nine months later by Wilt Chamberlain who had 55 rebounds in a game against Bill Russell and the Celtics. Bill Russell is the most decorated NBA champion of all time winning 11 championships in 13 years.
Today In Sports History (February 8, 1960)
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