Bill Russell puts a treasure trove up for auction

Some of the choicest items from Bill Russell's personal memorabilia collection were on display in the lobby of the Auerbach Center Thursday morning. Considering that all of these treasures — Russell's 1956 Olympic gold medal, for instance, and his first (1957) NBA championship ring — are being put up for auction by the most accomplished professional athlete in the history of American sports, the anticipated haul should be significant.