Bill Walton

American basketball player
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Also known as: William Theodore Walton III
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Byname of:
William Theodore Walton III
Born:
November 5, 1952, La Mesa, California, U.S.
Died:
May 27, 2024, San Diego (aged 71)

Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952, La Mesa, California, U.S.—died May 27, 2024, San Diego) was an American collegiate and professional basketball player who is considered one of the best all-around players in the sport’s history. After graduating from high school, Walton embarked on an outstanding collegiate career at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), leading his team to a pair of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships under legendary coach John Wooden in 1972 and 1973. Walton was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of both tournaments and established an NCAA tournament career record for field ...(100 of 604 words)