Bill Russell’s 12th Ring Cartoon Illustration celebrates one of the great athletes of all time.

The summer of '22 we lost a legend. Bill Russell, who led the Boston Celtics to 11 titles in 13 years, but did so much more, passed away at 88 years old. I recall as a child my Dad explaining that although Wilt Chamberlain (my favorite player at the time) was phenomenal and would often win the stat battle, Bill Russell would invariably lead his teams to wins.

This leadership flowed into coaching and his efforts off the court to address racism and poverty. The number of people whose lives he changed or provided invaluable direction for is a massive iceberg with just the tip being touched by the articles and stories in the press this past week. There will never be another one quite like Bill Russell, but his legacy left plenty of inspiration for us and younger generations to live up to.

This art is perfect for fans of Russell, Boston Celtics fans, and even casual basketball fans. It makes a great gift for sports fans of all kinds, as an attractive addition to an office or home wall.

Fun and colorful, this illustration comes as a stand-alone high quality print or I can also (for an additional price) matte and frame this piece. Options for larger prints and posters are also available. In all cases, is personalized with a signature and message by the artist.

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