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Late basketball legend Bill Walton's personal collection up for auction

Personal effects of the late Bill Walton will be offered at auction on June 12, spanning a legendary basketball career both as a player and commentator, it was announced. A portion of the proceeds ...

Larry Bird on Bill Walton staying healthy to help Boston Celtics win 1986 title

Injuries were the bane of Hall of Fame Boston Celtics big man Bill Walton's NBA career, with the La Mesa, California native ...
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How Larry Bird snapped Bill Walton out of his guilt after one loss: "I can't stand hearing this eighty-one more times. Go have a beer and forget about it"

Bill Walton's tenure with the Boston Celtics was short but sweet. It resulted in another banner hanging at the Garden and a feather in Walton's cap: the 1986 Sixth Man of the Year award. However, many ...
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Bill Walton was glad to be Bird's servant in Boston: "Be sure that his shoes were fine and his uniform was folded neatly"

The Boston Celtics were well aware that Bill Walton was already past his prime when they brought him on board in 1985. Nevertheless, they also knew that the former league MVP would still add some ...
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Bill Walton, 2-time NBA champion, passes away at 71

The Hall of Fame center was an NBA MVP, Finals MVP and named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. Tim Reynolds | The Associated Press A larger than life figure on and off the court, Hall of ...