LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep player in San Diego to starring at UCLA under coach John Wooden and his professional career with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics.
The items, which include jerseys, balls, and other memorabilia, are being sold through an online auction house and are expected to fetch thousands of dollars. The sale is a rare opportunity for fans to own a piece of basketball history and to remember the incredible career of one of the game’s all-time greats.
Bill Walton is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his dominance on the court and his charismatic personality off it. He was a two-time NBA champion and MVP, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
The items up for sale include a high school jersey from Walton’s days at Helix High School in San Diego, where he led the team to a state championship in 1970. Also included are several UCLA jerseys, including the one he wore during the Bruins’ 1972 national championship season.
From his professional career, there are several Portland Trail Blazers jerseys, including the one he wore during the team’s 1977 NBA championship season. Additionally, there are balls, photos, and other memorabilia, all of which provide a unique glimpse into the life and career of a true basketball legend.
The sale of these items is a significant event for basketball fans and collectors, who rarely have the opportunity to purchase such rare and historic memorabilia. The family of Bill Walton has decided to sell these items in order to share his legacy with the public and to allow fans to own a piece of his incredible career.
The online auction house selling the items has confirmed that the sale will include a variety of items, ranging from jerseys and balls to photos and other memorabilia. The auction house has also confirmed that a portion of the proceeds from the sale will go to support the CIF Southern Section and the UCLA Athletics Department, both of which played a significant role in Walton’s career.
The sale of Bill Walton’s career treasures is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to remember the incredible career of one of basketball’s all-time greats. With items ranging from high school to college to professional, this sale has something for every basketball fan and collector, and is sure to generate significant interest and excitement in the basketball community.