#OnThisDay in 2024, #BillWalton, American Basketball Hall of Fame center (#NBA C'ship 1977, 1986; NBA Finals MVP 1977; Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics), died from #cancer at 71.
#RIP

March 9. 6:00 at Moda Center. It's Bill Walton Tribute Night. "Wear your tie-dyed clothes and bring your game."

#TrailBlazers #BillWalton

Grateful Dead Shares Early Performance Of 1 Of Bill Walton’s Favorite Songs

#GratefulDead #BillWalton

https://www.jambase.com/article/grateful-dead-bill-walton-favorite-songs

Grateful Dead Shares Early Performance Of 1 Of Bill Walton’s Favorite Songs

The Grateful Dead released video of an early version of one of the late Bill Walton’s favorite songs as the latest in the band’s 'All The Years Live' series.

JamBase

I ordered the #cycling jersey and shorts In honor of The man, the myth, the legend, Avid cyclist #UCLA and #NBA Legend - (literally) the biggest #GratefulDead fan ever #BillWalton

RIP Big Red. #ConferenceofChampions forever!

I began writing this after I heard of #BillWalton’s passing. What started as an article became an essay. So even though I will never get to meet Grateful Red, I hope what I wrote makes the people who did smile. #portlandtrailblazers #gratefuldead #essay

http://thecasualramble.com/2024/06/25/unraveling-bill-walton/

A Casual Ramble About Unraveling Bill Walton

I began writing this after I heard of Bill Walton’s passing. It actually was the first thing I saw when I woke up that morning of May 27. I was going to pitch this to my editor, but found that what…

The Casual Ramble

Recent losses in the #Sports world have been extremely difficult to accept.

First, #BillWalton. Then #JerryWest and now we just lost one of the greatest #Baseball players ever. #WillieMays has passed away at the age of 93. Sending healing thoughts to each family.🕯

#RIP
#SadNews
#RestInPower

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40382540/legendary-center-fielder-willie-mays-dies-93

Legendary outfielder Willie Mays, 'Say Hey Kid,' dies at 93 - ESPN

Willie Mays, known as the "Say Hey Kid," made 24 All-Star teams, won two NL MVP awards and had 12 Gold Gloves over the course of his legendary 22-year career.

ESPN

Before we finish burying #BillWalton, I have two thoughts (plus the attached from Madison)..

1) He was the first player that I saw execute what is now called the "Alley-Oop" play. My dad's description: "They'd throw the ball in the general direction of the basket, and he'd snatch the ball out of the air and throw it into the basket."

2) Just before the NBA draft, there was a short item reported... that the Harlem Globetrotters were seriously interested in hiring him.
https://captimes.com/sports/bill-walton-left-a-giant-impression-with-madison-connections/article_5b0e3c24-21b5-11ef-9da5-ef052df64bb1.html

Bill Walton left a giant impression with Madison connections

The legendary UCLA and NBA star is remembered for his deep interest in people and places, including Madison and its native son, Dave Pasch.

The Cap Times
Dead & Company Honor The Late Bill Walton At Sphere Show

The biggest Deadhead ever was honored by the band Thursday night.

Deadline

Fallece a los 71 años la leyenda de la NBA Bill Walton

El dos veces campeón de la NBA y miembro del Salón de la Fama, Bill Walton, murió este lunes a los 71 años. El reconocido exjugador falleció después de una prolongada lucha contra el cáncer, aseguró la NBA en un comunicado de prensa. “Bill Walton fue verdaderamente único“, dijo el comisionado de la NBA, Adam Silver. […]

#Baloncesto #BillWalton #Deportes #NBA

https://www.crhoy.com/deportes/fallece-a-los-71-anos-la-leyenda-de-la-nba-bill-walton/

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