Bill Walton - Celebrity Biography, Zodiac Sign And Famous Quotes

Title From 2008 fantasy Basketball camp Author JAYZWELLING Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bill_Walton_8-26-08.JPG License CC BY 3.0 Bill Walton

American basketball player and sportscaster

Birthday: November 5, 1952 Birthplace: La Mesa, California, U.S. Death Date: May 27, 2024Age at death: 71 years old Sign: Scorpio

Bill Walton Rank

• 9568th most popular person ever
• 20th born on November 5
• 40th born in 1952
• 6015th most famous American
• 130th most famous basketball player
• 771st Scorpio

About Bill Walton

Bill Walton, born William Theodore Walton III, played in the NBA from 1974 to 1988 as a centre. He spent his college career with the UCLA Bruins. In the NBA Draft of 1974, he was chosen first overall by the Portland Trailblazers. After a good start and subsequent successful run in the league, he got plagued with injuries and slowed down after the 1977/1978 season. The injuries also ruined his years with the San Diego Clippers (1979 – 1985). He later had an impressive stint with the Boston Celtics, from where he later retired.  

Family Life 

His parents were William Theodore Walton and Gloria Anne Hickey. His brother, Bruce, played in the NFL. He had two other siblings.

He was married twice: first to Susie and then to Lori in 1991. His son, Luke, won the NBA twice with the Lakers. He had three other sons. 

Achievements 

He won the NBA finals with both Boston Celtics and Portland Trailblazers. He was named “Most Valuable Player” in 1978.  

Trivia 

He launched a career as a sportscaster in the early 1990s.  

Bill Walton Rank

• 9568th most popular person ever
• 20th born on November 5
• 40th born in 1952
• 6015th most famous American
• 130th most famous basketball player
• 771st Scorpio

Bill Walton photo gallery

Title College basketball player Bill Walton playing for the UCLA Bruins Author

• Bill_Walton_1974.JPG: Associated Students of the University of California at Los Angeles
• derivative work: Bagumba

Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bill_Walton_1974_cropped.JPG License Public domain Title Boston Celtics Bill Walton vs Los Angeles Lakers AC Green, Mychal Thompson, Michael Cooper in the 1987 NBA Finals at the Los Angeles Forum Author Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com Source http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Walton_Lipofsky_(1_of_1).JPG License CC BY 3.0

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F.A.Q. about Bill Walton

When is his birthday?

Bill Walton's birthday is on November 5, 1952.

In how many days is his birthday?

Bill Walton's birthday is in 285 days

How old was Bill Walton when he died?

He was 71 years old.

When did he die?

He died in May 27, 2024.

How old would he be today?

Bill Walton would be 73 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Bill Walton from?

He was born in La Mesa, California, U.S..

What was Bill Walton's height?

He was 6′ 11″ (2.11m) tall.