There are 2 article(s) tagged Bill Walton:

• May 2024

  • Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71

    The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer had his most iconic college performance against then-Memphis State in the 1973 NCAA title game.

    By Parth Upadhyaya May 28, 2024

  • Calkins: Bill Walton and Memphis will be linked forever — and that’s a tribute to both

    Bill Walton hit 21 of 22 shots to defeat Memphis State in the 1973 national championship game. But he never became a villain in this city. There was too much mutual respect.

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    Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71

    By Geoff Calkins May 28, 2024