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RIP Bill Walton

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by UPChip, May 27, 2024.

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  1. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

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    HanSenSE, May 27, 2024
    #37
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  2. matt_garth

    matt_garth Well-Known Member

    “And the world feels so much heavier now.”

     
    matt_garth, May 27, 2024
    #38
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  3. Spartan Squad

    Spartan Squad Well-Known Member

    The day we lose Kareem will be a dark day on Earth. The man is so thoughtful and his heart shines through his insights. Losing Walton really makes you want to appreciate these souls even more.
     
    Spartan Squad, May 27, 2024
    #39
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  4. qtlaw

    qtlaw Well-Known Member

    I loved his announcing; it’s was enthusiastic and genuine.
     
    qtlaw, May 27, 2024
    #40
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  5. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Bill Kreutzmann

    Can’t really embed the Book of Faces anymore, but Bill Kreutzmann of the Dead had a great post.
     
    dixiehack, May 27, 2024
    #41
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  6. goalmouth

    goalmouth Well-Known Member

    A few years ago Kareem appeared at a family members' college. She had no idea who he was but the buzz on campus was real and she went. The field house, which also hosted commencement, was the only venue big enough for his talk. Not long after he was sitting a few seats down from me at the airport waiting for a flight, reading a paper. I respected his space and no one else bothered him, either.
     
    goalmouth, May 27, 2024
    #42
  7. matt_garth

    matt_garth Well-Known Member

     
    matt_garth, May 27, 2024
    #43
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  8. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    "The late Bill Walton" is a phrase I never wanted to say, and it feels wrong to hear it now.
     
    jr/shotglass, May 27, 2024
    #44
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  9. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    Absolutely. He's the kind of guy you need around to pick you up when you hear news like this.
     
    DanOregon, May 27, 2024
    #45
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  10. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Watched this for the first time last week.
    So, the news is a bit jarring.
    RIP to one of the really good guys.
     
    Liut, May 27, 2024
    #46
  11. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    This sucks.

    My love of UCLA basketball came from my dad, who played basketball in collage and was a big UCLA fan and loved Bill Walton. I grew up in 1970s and 1980s SoCal and UCLA hoops was a big thing. My parents went to the 1972 Final Four at the Sports Arena. Didn't take the news today very well when I texted him.

    Didn't see any of UCLA playing days. Didn't see Portland. I do, of course, remember that damn 1986 Celtics team. And his broadcasting. Not everyone's cup of tea but he was passionate about it and it didn't bother me at all.

    The Pac-12 died on Saturday. And now so has its biggest cheerleader.

    RIP to a true giant.
     
    Last edited: May 27, 2024
    MileHigh, May 27, 2024
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  12. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    First of many I'm sure.
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    HanSenSE, May 27, 2024
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