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The world lost a great winner and civil rights icon Sunday when it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had died peacefully at the age of 88.

Russell is, quite simply, the greatest winner in NBA history and arguably in all of team sports. He won a record 11 championships, went 10-0 in Game 7s and won five league MVP awards, among many other accomplishments. He also was a leader in the fight for social justice and racial equality.

He made an enormous difference on and off the basketball court.

Where does Russell rank among the best winners in team sports history? Here are the players with the most NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB championships.
BY  Nick Goss  - 
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The world lost a great winner and civil rights icon Sunday when it was announced that Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell had died peacefully at the age of 88.

Russell is, quite simply, the greatest winner in NBA history and arguably in all of team sports. He won a record 11 championships, went 10-0 in Game 7s and won five league MVP awards, among many other accomplishments. He also was a leader in the fight for social justice and racial equality.

He made an enormous difference on and off the basketball court.

Where does Russell rank among the best winners in team sports history? Here are the players with the most NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB championships.