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In July 2021, it was reported that NBA legend and American hero, Bill Russell, will be selling most of the memorabilia from his own personal collection. Well, we think he SHOULDN'T have to. So we are stepping in with a plan to help SAVE BILL RUSSELL'S MEMORABILIA and still give Bill (and his foundation) the financial windfall he deserves. Together, fans and admirers from all over the world, will help create a BILL RUSSELL MUSEUM & a BILL RUSSELL MEMORABILIA NFT MARKETPLACE SALE.
STEP 1: RAISE $ TO BUY-OUT THE MEMORABILIA (THAT'S WHAT THIS INDIEGOGO IS!)
We have set an ambitious $1 MILLION goal through a this indiegogo campaign to buy-out most, if not all, of the memorabilia so it can remain under Bill’s ownership (we set the goal at $250K, but the ULTIMATE goal is $1m. We aim to actually raise $500K here and then get the Boston Celtics to MATCH that for a total of $1m). The $1m is NOT necessarily what we think the value is. It’s just the first step. If we can buy, or at least intrigue Bill Russell enough to not auction off his memorabilia, we can put it in a museum for everyone to enjoy and honor Bill. (Oh and everyone who contributes over a certain level will receive a limited edition NFT. NFT, you say? Read on…)
STEP 2: DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS "IDIEGOGO" CAMPAIGN, FANS CONVINCE THE BOSTON CELTICS TO MATCH OUR FUNDRAISING
If not in Bill’s personal possession, his memorabilia should be part of a Bill Russell Museum at the Boston Garden. Our petition (https://www.change.org/billrussell) calls on the the Celtics organization should step in and agree to match all our funds raised to ensure the establishment of the Bill Russell Museum for the next generation of fans.
STEP 3: GET BILL’S ATTENTION
We need Bill to hear that his fans – from all generations and all over the world – are stepping into ensure he doesn’t have to sell his personal memorabilia to private collectors. In stead of selling, we will work with Bill and the Boston Celtics to create a Bill Russell Museum in Boston, MA. Once Bill sees the groundswell of support, including the from the Boston Celtics franchise, we can share with him the final step of our plan, which will allow him to earn even more money AND build his legacy even higher: A Bill Russell NFT Virtual Museum & Memorabilia shop.
STEP 4: LAUNCH NFT MEMORABILIA VIRTUAL MUSEUM & SALES MARKETPLACE
We believe Bill, and his foundation, can earn – and keep earning – exponentially more by converting his (now saved and preserved) memorabilia into a collection of NFTs. The NFTs will be digital versions of his physical items as well as some special issued NFTs.
You can visit the whole campaign website at: https://billrussell6.com/
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?
There is often a debate among Boston sports fans – who is on the “Mount Rushmore” of Boston Sports? Is it Brady, Bird, Orr and Russell? Maybe Ted Williams or Ortiz? Ray Bourque or Pedro?
The truth is that the real Boston Sports “Mount Rushmore” is Bill Russell the player, Bill Russell the coach, Bill Russell the activist and Bill Russell the legend. That’s how much Bill’s career, impact and legacy dwarfs every other Boston sports icon. (And if you ask us after Bill, it’s Brady, Bird, Orr and Ortiz on that next Mount Rushmore).
Bill is an 11 time champion as a player and coach of the Boston Celtics, a Gold medal winner and his impact on the NBA and the game of basketball – including players of all generations – can not be overstated. The NBA has even named the Postseason MVP Award after him. Yet his impact as an activist and civil rights trailblazer might be his enduring legacy. His heroic life was recognized by President Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Read more about Bill’s legendary basketball career here .
Read more about Bill’s activism and positive impact on race relations here.
IF YOU CANNOT CONTRIBUTE
1) Please consider signing our change.org petition to have the Boston Celtics help create A BILL RUSSELL museum & SAVE BILL's MEMORABILIA: https://www.change.org/p/the-boston-celtics-organization-ask-the-boston-celtics-to-help-save-bill-russell-s-memorabilia/preview
2) Social media, social media, social media. Please share this Indiegogo Campaign, the change.org petition and the website: www.billrussell6.com to as many people as you can for this important and historical cause.
WHO ARE WE
Free Agent Digital designs and builds custom solutions to sell nfts and products in ways you never imagined. We help athletes, entertainers, creators, publishers, collectors and other content providers multiply revenue through digital commerce. Our secret sauce is creating unique solutions for each client combining expert design, high technical execution + financial sense.
FOR THIS PROJECT WE ARE NOT MAKING ANYTHING. 100% OF ALL MONEY RAISED AND EARNED WILL GO TO BILL RUSSELL AND HIS FOUNDATION.
Check us out: www.freeagentdigital.com