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Bill Walton smiles at the camera, wearing a gray collared shirt and black blazer, outdoors in 2011.
Bill Walton Despite an injury-prone career, Bill Walton is considered one of the best all-around players in the sport's history.

Bill Walton

American basketball player
Also known as: William Theodore Walton III
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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...

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