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February 8- Bill Russell becomes first player to get 50 rebounds in a game

By: Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2020
On this day in 1960 Bill Russell became the 2nd player to get 50 rebounds in a game
On this day in 1960 Bill Russell became the 2nd player to get 50 rebounds in a game

On this day in 1960 Bill Russell became the first player to get 50 rebounds in a game. He is one of two players to get 50 rebounds in a game.

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Matthew Mendives
Matthew Mendives, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Matthew Mendives is a 18 year old senior who was born September 24,2002. He lived in Plainsboro, New Jersey for one year then moved to Linden, New Jersey. In 6 grade he moved from Linden to Colonia and has lived there ever since. He is a huge fan of the New York Yankees and watches almost every game. His favorite player currently is Brett Gardner due to his hustle and how hard he plays. In baseball’s off season, he watches basketball and football. He is a fan of the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Giants. His favorite school subject is English and his goal is to become a sports reporter. 
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