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Bill Walton

Cheered for the Wolfpack when they played for the Natty. Watched Tommy Burlson block one of Walton’s shots. Loved watching that State team with David Thompson and crew. RIP Mr. Walton, Great Athlete!
Posted: 05/27/2024 at 02:07 PM ET

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hokierodneync • 05/27/24 02:07 PM ET
Watched the entire 4 part 30 for 30 on Bill last night into early am hours
tallahasseehokie • 05/28/24 05:06 PM ET
Walton is right up there with the best athletes who lost to injuries before
hokieinoregon • 05/29/24 02:40 PM ET
Yeah Ralph Sampson, had a great few years then stayed hurt.
BigDaddyHokie • 05/30/24 08:49 AM ET
One of my favorite 30 for 30s.**
reestuart • 05/28/24 06:16 PM ET
Yes mine also.**
BigDaddyHokie • 05/30/24 08:49 AM ET
the announcers were saying that Walton was calling for help each time.
HOKIE75-79 • 05/28/24 01:13 PM ET
He thanked John Wooden for teaching him how to learn**
JackDSML • 05/28/24 09:31 AM ET
David Thompson actually blocked one of his shots. Don't remember the block
santafe • 05/28/24 09:18 AM ET
From behind.**
legalaire • 05/28/24 09:22 AM ET
Doesn't look like from behind to me..........
santafe • 05/28/24 09:31 AM ET
Amazing!**
EDGEMAN • 05/28/24 10:53 AM ET
He was "Mr. Pac-12" to me.
Maroon Baboon • 05/28/24 02:27 AM ET
Mr. PAC 8 to me**
Gadfly • 06/01/24 07:55 AM ET
A beautiful human being
Squatro • 05/27/24 02:18 PM ET
Dang, I'm about to tear up reading this. I wonder if anyone that ever met
reestuart • 05/28/24 10:49 AM ET
Any person who loved The Dead as much as he did, is tops in my book!!**
ancient alien 2018 • 05/28/24 08:15 PM ET
Yeah a deadhead but not bc of drugs. **
BigDaddyHokie • 05/30/24 08:54 AM ET
+1000
Gadfly • 05/28/24 10:42 PM ET
A really simple concept. **
reestuart • 05/28/24 10:51 PM ET
Inspiration for us all
VaTechHokiesACC • 05/27/24 11:07 PM ET
great story , got a smaller one to share
Vippie1 • 05/27/24 06:07 PM ET
Seems like a nice guy. Was walking next to him at LAX a couple months ago
HwoodHokie • 05/27/24 07:03 PM ET
I loved his announcing
VaTechHokiesACC • 05/27/24 11:06 PM ET
Yeah, you had to go in knowing that it would go off the rails.
reestuart • 05/28/24 11:31 AM ET
Thanks for sharing this story**
win-tech • 05/27/24 04:20 PM ET
Thanks for sharing both stories - both were very cool**
gr8fuljj • 05/27/24 07:06 PM ET