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Former Iowa “Mr. Basketball” Justin Wessel talks about his friendship with Bill Walton
The Gazette· 1 day agoThe only time I met Bill Walton was in Minneapolis in 2001, in the hour after the Arizona’s men’s...
Bill Walton: ‘Everyone’s a Deadhead!’
The Columbian· 5 days agoBill Walton’s passion for basketball was rivaled only by his passion for rock ‘n’ roll, in particular the music of the Grateful Dead. The San Diego-bred...
The love in Bill Walton's voice when speaking about his four sons was unforgettable
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Sports· 6 days agoOne day, about 15 years ago, my phone rang. The voice on the other line was distinct. “MISTER...
Bill Connors: John Wooden — a kind man and a winner
Tulsa World· 5 days agoThis spring and summer, we are reprinting memorable columns from Connors from the Tulsa World Archive. Legendary UCLA basketball John Wooden reflects on...
Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen dies suddenly at age 52
Los Angeles Times· 2 days agoLarry Allen was an enormous man with unsurpassed talent and a ferocious demeanor on the football...
Drew Gordon, 1990-2024: Former Mitty basketball star’s death stuns a community
San Jose Mercury News· 5 days agoDrew Gordon was remembered as No. 1 among his high school equals, a highly touted basketball talent...
Parnelli Jones, previous oldest living Indianapolis 500 winner, dies at 90
Chicago Sun-Times· 19 hours agoParnelli Jones, the 1963 Indianapolis 500 winner, died Tuesday at Torrance Memorial Medical Center...
This week’s passages
Seattle Times· 5 days agoBill Walton, 71, a center whose extraordinary passing and rebounding skills helped him win two national college championships with UCLA and one each with ...
Sliders: Ryne Sandberg's 'well-needed' return to Cooperstown, Bill Walton at the ballpark and more
New York Times· 6 days agoWelcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless...
There's nothing quite like watching soccer with San Diego legend Juli Veee
U-T San Diego· 4 days agoWatching a soccer match with Juli Veee is like watching a basketball game with Bill Walton. “Did I...