Biography:Achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s, before having a prominent career in the NBA where he was a league MVP and won two NBA championships.
Born:November 5, 1952 Birthplace:La Mesa, California, USA
1979-02-24 American NBA player Bill Walton (26) weds Susan Guth; divorce in 1989
Historical Events
1972-03-25 34th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA beats Florida, 81-76; 6th straight title for Bruins; future Hall of Fame center Bill Walton tournament MOP
1973-03-26 35th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA beats Memphis 81-76; Bruins' 7th straight title; future Hall of Fame center Bill Walton tournament MOP for 2nd consecutive year
1993-05-10 Bill Walton is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame