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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_WaltonBill Walton - Wikipedia

    William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and television sportscaster. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston ...

  2. apnews.com › article › bill-walton-dies-nba-1921f95e9b0676bec4cfb6c3ea599472Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and broadcaster, dies of cancer at...

    May 28, 2024 · Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died after a prolonged fight against cancer, the NBA says.

  3. www.npr.org › 2024/05/27 › nx-s1-4983053Basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after fight with cancer

    May 27, 2024 · Basketball legend Bill Walton, one of the sport's most colorful personalities, has died. The NBA announced today that the 71-year-old had a prolonged fight with cancer.

  4. www.cnn.com › 2024/05/27 › usBill Walton: Basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator...

    May 27, 2024 · 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...

  5. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 5420854Bill Walton, one of basketball’s most eccentric characters, dies...

    May 27, 2024 · Bill Walton, a Hall of Fame center who authored a career that was triumphant and tragic, as well as colorful and controversial, died Monday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer, the...

  6. www.nytimes.com › 2024/05/27 › sportsBill Walton, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Broadcasting Star, Dies at...

    May 27, 2024 · Bill Walton, a center whose extraordinary passing and rebounding skills helped him win two national college championships with U.C.L.A. and one each with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston...

  7. www.nba.com › news › bill-walton-passes-away-age-71Bill Walton, 2-time NBA champion, passes away at 71

    May 27, 2024 · Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an...

  8. www.npr.org › 2024/05/27 › g-s1-1178Bill Walton dies: NBA Hall of Fame player became a star...

    May 27, 2024 · Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the...

  9. www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-WaltonBill Walton | Biography, Stats, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 7, 2024 · 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 rock band.

  10. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-bill-waltonLegends profile: Bill Walton | NBA.com

    Sep 13, 2021 · Bill Walton's unique style and skills led him to 2 NBA championships during his Hall of Fame career. Walton first appeared on the national stage as a lanky college...