Remembering Bill Walton (1952-2024) 09:02 Reflecting on the joy and legacy of Bill Walton 03:15 'Truly an icon': Walton leaves lasting legacy 01:50 Walton's style made him beloved beyond basketball 01:03 NBA honors Walton's memory with pregame tribute 02:01 Cedric Maxwell: 'Bill...
After several years of injuries, Walton officially retired in 1990. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Walton found post-career success as a basketball commentator, becoming well-known for his "infectious enthusiasm and love for the game," according to NB...
Bill Walton, a three-time National Player of the Year and a key member in UCLA's dynasty under John Wooden, was one of the greatest men's college basketball players ever. Here's everything you need to know about Walton's time with the Bruins. The vitals for Bill Walton ...
Bill Walton was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, 1978; all-NBA First Team, 1978; NBA All-Star Team, 1977 and 1978; NBA Playoff’s MVP, 1977; all-NBA second team, 1977; winner of the NBA Sixth Man Award, 1986. Walton is one of only four players in the history of basketball to ...
Bill Walton (1952–2024) was an American collegiate and professional basketball player considered one of the best all-around players in the sport’s history. He was also known for his social activism, outspoken opinions, and love of the Grateful Dead roc
Bill Walton’s career began in college basketball at UCLA, where he played under coach John Wooden. He led UCLA to two NCAA championships and had one of the greatest performances in college basketball history. In the 1973 national championship game,Walton made 21 of 22 shots, scoring 44 point...
Bill Walton. Actor: Little Nicky. William Theodore Walton III (born November 5, 1952) was an American retired basketball player and television sportscaster. Walton played for John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins in the early 1970s, winning three successive Co
In his later years, Bill Walton was part of a popular ESPN college basketball duo alongside Dave Pasch (left). He found a particularly enjoyable connection with play-by-play voice Dave Pasch, who mastered the role of the exasperated/bemused straight man while also hanging on to the ropes to...
Bill Walton,akaThe Big Red Headof basketball, bid farewell to the world yesterday after a hard-fought battle against cancer. His demise has been the talk of the town, with several retired superstars sharing a few words about his greatness, both...
Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at UCLA, two NBA championships in Portland and Boston and later put the “color” in color commentator, died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. Walton was 71. He was surrounded by ...