russell won two ncaa titles in 1955 and 1956. he ended his college career with the university of san francisco by winning his last 55 straight games and achieving an undefeated season in 1956. before entering the nba, russell also earned an olympic gold medal in 1956. the us team, led by russell, was undefeated and won by an unsurpassed victory margin of 53.5 points per game