Jersey No. | 32, 5 |
Nick Name: | Bill |
DOB | 05 November 1952 |
Place of Birth | La Mesa, California |
Height | 2.11 m |
National Team | United States |
Current Club Team | Retired |
Pro Career | 1974–1987 |
Specialization | Center |
Previous Clubs | Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers ,Boston Celtics |
Walton achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early 70’s, winning three successive College Player of the Year Awards, while leading the Bruins to two Division I national titles. He then went on to have a prominent career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) where he was a league Most Valuable Player (MVP) and won two NBA championships.