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November 17—The Dow Closes Up 10437

Nothing grows in this pasture of starlight, not crow

nor bluejay lingers on the spot where a man was beaten

we could make a map, undertake a series of calculations,

“do something big for America,” consider

the greatest happiness for the greatest number,

a foundation for laws, a justice,

carve a little space on the sidewalk, pour concrete

10 books wide, tell the story

from pulpit to press, from parable to ordinance,

bless the weeds and honeysuckle fronting the fence.

THE BEST BASKETBALL PLAYER, EVER ~

BILL RUSSELL


ON & OFF

THE COURT




Bill Russell receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom 15 February 2011

“Bill Russell, the man, is someone who stood up for the rights and dignity of all men.’’ He marched with King; he stood by Ali. When a restaurant refused to serve the black Celtics, he refused to play in the scheduled game. He endured insults and vandalism, but he kept on focusing on making the teammates who he loved better players, and made possible the success of so many who would follow. I hope that one day, in the streets of Boston, children will look up at a statue built not only to Bill Russell the player, but Bill Russell the man.’’

~ President Barack Obama







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