Subject of Biography: Bill Russell

Why I chose this subject: He’s an interesting sports figure and I was desperate for ideas.

Sneak peak of Introduction: If we made a list of the 1,000 most influential people in the past century, Russell would have to be at least top 300. That may sound crazy but think about it. Basketball is currently one of the most popular sports in America. Bill Russell helped. A lot. He evolved the game into what we see now. It’s hard to believe now, but before Bill Russell came into the league, players didn’t jump to defend. They kept their feet on the ground and didn’t try to block shots. Blocks hadn’t even been invented yet. We haven’t even mentioned that he was one of the first successful blacks in the NBA. Still aren’t buying it? Well, you will by the end of this story.

Element of biography I want to make sure I include and why: Precise language because I would like to give the reader an accurate sense of what’s going on.