Boston Renaming Bridge After Celtics Legend Bill Russell
The North Washington Street Bridge in Boston is being renamed to honor late Celtics legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell.
Per Boston.gov, the bridge’s new name will be the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge. During a press conference today (October 21), the new bridge name was announced and featured Mayor Michelle Wu, Jeannine Russell, Governor Maura Healey, numerous state and local officials, and representatives from the Celtics organization, including Jaylen Brown. (The full press conference can be viewed below.)
In a statement, Mayor Wu said, “Bill Russell was a champion not only on the basketball court, but in his daily life fighting for equality and serving as a role model for future athletes and activists. It’s fitting that a man known for his vision and determination to create bridges to our future will now always be commemorated on the gateway into Downtown Boston. I’m grateful to Mrs. Jeannine Russell who worked with us to find the right way to memorialize his legacy, and all who helped create this tribute to a beloved Boston figure.”
Russell’s widow, Jeannine, said in her own statement, “This bridge, like Bill, stands strong and enduring. It connects people with purpose, just as he connected the struggles of the past with the hopes of the future. It symbolizes progress—moving us forward while reminding us of the foundations that hold us up. I am so pleased and grateful for all involved who made this day happen.”
Celtics Games Among Most Expensive in the NBA to Attend
If you want to take the family to catch a Boston Celtics game this season, it’s going to cost you.
Bookies.com released their analysis of how much it would cost a family of four to attend a Celtics game, with parking, two beers, two sodas, and four hot dogs factored into the total. This total also factors into four of the cheapest tickets available, too. Here’s the cost breakdown:
- 4 cheapest tickets available: $419.47
- Parking: $60
- 2 – 16 oz. beers: $40.64
- 2 – 20 oz. sodas: $16.88
- 4 hot dogs: $26.60
- Total: $563.59
The $563.59 total makes the Celtics the fourth most expensive NBA game a family of four could attend in 2024. The average cost from the analysis by Bookies.com was $320.31.
The website noted, “Over the last two years, the price has increased 8.7%. The NFL, in comparison, is a hefty $808.20 for a family of four, a dramatic increase of 33.6% from 2022. MLB games, by the way, average out at $180.53.
Here’s a breakdown of the top five most expensive NBA games and the five least expensive a family of four can attend in 2024:
Most Expensive
1. Los Angeles Lakers: $728.36
2. New York Knicks: $721.51
3. Golden State Warriors: $621.18
4. Boston Celtics: $563.59
5. Los Angeles Clippers: $483.09
Least Expensive
26. Oklahoma City Thunder: $201.88
27. Portland Trail Blazers: $189.25
28. New Orleans Pelicans: 180.18
29. Houston Rockets: $180.09
30. Memphis Grizzlies: $158.51