Description:1957 Bill Russell Bay Area Athletic Award. Early career trophy honoring Russell for his athletic achievements in 1957 including his first NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics (1956-57 season). Walnut wooden plinth style trophy with two-handled brass loving cup finial and inscribed brass placard to Russell. 7" tall retaining its original West Coast Jewelry Co. label under the base. Includes certificate of provenance from Bill Russell: EX