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It was also because right when he did that I was reading this great book on Bob Cousy and Bill Russell which was also a history of the NBA and the Boston Celtics all at the same time.
Bill Burr · Monday Morning Podcast · Dec 2019 Listen at 43:10 Why people recommend it
Bill Russell by Paul J. Deegan is a biographical work that explores the life and career of the legendary basketball player while also charting the broader historical trajectory of the National Basketball Association. Bill Burr discussed reading this book across multiple episodes of the Monday Morning Podcast between December 2018 and January 2020. Burr mentioned that someone gave him the book when he appeared on The Herd, and he quickly found himself engrossed in its pages. He noted that while the book centers on the relationship between Bob Cousy and Bill Russell, it doubles as a subtle and comprehensive history of the NBA from its very beginnings. Furthermore, Burr highlighted the heavy emotional and historical weight of the narrative, specifically pointing to the horrific racial prejudice and discrimination that Bill Russell had to endure throughout his life and career. Burr frequently recommended the book to his audience, expressing genuine enthusiasm for its dual focus on sports history and social context. His commentary underscored how the biography transcends traditional sports writing by offering a deeper, more sobering look at the racial landscape of professional athletics in America during that era, making it a compelling read even for those who might not typically gravitate toward standard sports literature.
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Bill Burr it was also because right when he did that I was reading this great book on Bob Cousy and Bill Russell whic… 4
“I read that book I mentioned earlier this year I read that book about Bill Russell and Bob Cousy and it's as much as it's about them and all the racial horrific stuff that Bill Russell had to go through it's also subtly a history of the NBA from the beginning”
“it was also because right when he did that I was reading this great book on Bob Cousy and Bill Russell which was also a history of the NBA and the Boston Celtics all at the same time”
“and i'm actually reading a book i swear to god i mean granted it's a sports book does that even count it's about uh bob cousy and bill russell's relationship when i did the herd somebody over there gave it to me i believe that's where i got it and you know one of the things that always bothered me”
“I'm reading a book right now Bob Cousy and Bill Russell that I'm really enjoy I'm Toni we can get back to books I keep threatening that I'm gonna go back to church”
