🏀On April 11, 1961 the Boston Celtics captured their 4th NBA championship with a 121-112 win over the St. Louis Hawks in Game 5 at Boston Garden. Bill Russell led the Celtics with 30 points and 38 rebounds. This was the 4th and final NBA Finals meeting between the 2 teams. It was also Celtics' 5th straight trip to the championship series. The win also gave the Celtics a three-peat.🏀 | Davenport Sports Network

Ralph Paul Siewert, the first seven-footer in pro basketball, made history in the 1946-47 BAA season (now the NBA). Despite modest stats, his towering presence paved the way for future giants in the game. A true trailblazer in sports history. #NBA #BasketballHistory #Trailblazer | HoopsHype