NBA Legend Bill Russell's Rookie Card Sets Record, Sells for $660k

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Bill Russell, full name William Felton Russell

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Bill Russell is greatest basketball players of all time

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1957 Topps Bill Russell rookie card sells for $660k at auction.

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surpassing its previous sale of $630k in March 2021.

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Bill Russell rookie card sells for $660k

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becomes third priciest vintage basketball card.

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