RIP: Bill Walton

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I didn't like him much when I was growing up.

Older I got, more I started to respect him.

Takes a formidable man to always do things his way-for good or bad.

RIP big guy.
 
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I have a funny Bill Walton story. A few years ago, my college roommate from Tenn and I were attending the Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago and Bill was literary two rows in front of us. Then about 2 months later I was flying out of San Diego and was in the security line when the TSA motioned for me to come forward next. Right as I went to go forward, someone grabbed the back of my shirt stopping me.... I turned around and it was Bill Walton holding a "Handicap" pass and saying he could pass in front of me. I laughed and said out loud " Bill ... you are not fooling me. I just saw you dance all night in front of me at the Fare Thee Well show in Chicago! He then turned around and with a big smile and winked at me " lol

RIP from a fellow Deadhead...

"Goin' home. Goin' home, by the riverside I will rest my bones, listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul. --Brokendown Palace by the Grateful Dead
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
Walton was unique. I remember watching him call the Maui Classic a few years back and he would basically ignore the games, and just talk about whatever struck his fancy. LOL. He was eccentric .... but entertaining. RIP.
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Walton was a hippie, a rebel..
But his respect for Coach John Wooden was sincere & deep. RIP, big man.
 
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I knew something was up when he wasn't calling any games for the PAC 12 this year. I enjoyed his color commentary during the games while he had a straight man calling the play by play. You could tell he enjoyed it.... Cancer truly does suck... RIP big man.
 
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Great basketball player, free spirit, huge personality. He was certainly wacky at times as a BB commentator, but at the same time
he was smart, knew his stuff and was always entertaining. Two collegiate titles, two NBA titles, MVPs, plus his son Luke won an NBA title; the man was good for the game. He was 21 for 22 in the '73 championship game against Memphis State. RIP.
 
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AlsaceFreak said:
I have a funny Bill Walton story. A few years ago, my college roommate from Tenn and I were attending the Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago and Bill was literary two rows in front of us. Then about 2 months later I was flying out of San Diego and was in the security line when the TSA motioned for me to come forward next. Right as I went to go forward, someone grabbed the back of my shirt stopping me.... I turned around and it was Bill Walton holding a "Handicap" pass and saying he could pass in front of me. I laughed and said out loud " Bill ... you are not fooling me. I just saw you dance all night in front of me at the Fare Thee Well show in Chicago! He then turned around and with a big smile and winked at me " lol

RIP from a fellow Deadhead...

"Goin' home. Goin' home, by the riverside I will rest my bones, listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul. --Brokendown Palace by the Grateful Dead
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cool story, great lyrics
 
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