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Walton's words will be missed
Bill Walton, who yes terday hit 57, packed it in this week as a TV basketball analyst for more of the same reason he retired as a basketball player, 23 years ago: a broken body -- feet, to legs, to back, to neck. After working only part of last seas...
Bill Walton’s Broadcast Career is Over
slamonline.com — Throw in the towel, big man! Throw it in . (Seriously, happy trails, Bill. You were great.):... “As I return after a grueling multi-year, life-threatening, life-changing ordeal with back problems, it is time to dedicate the rest of my life to ... (more) Bill Walton’s Broadcast Career is Over
Bill Walton passes the mic
sports.yahoo.com — It makes sense that Bill Walton would have to retire from broadcasting , years before everyone else... has to retire from broadcasting. After all, nobody really ever retires from broadcasting, at least on the sports side of things. Apologies for going ... (more) Bill Walton passes the mic
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