Saying Goodbye To Bill Walton
Gov. Jesse Ventura Gives A Heartfelt Tribute To His Friend
This week saw the passing of NBA basketball legend Bill Walton. Gov. Jesse Ventura tells the story of how he and Bill became the dearest of friends way back in the 1970’s and how that friendship fore…
John Zelnicker
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May 30
My deepest condolences for the loss of your great friend, Jesse. I am also in your generation, born in 1950, and I remember well Bill's involvement in the antiwar movement as I was.
He was an inspiration since there were very few professional athletes at the time who participated in the movement. Which is not to say they approved of the war, but I didn't see them marching against the war.
Take care and stay safe.
robert
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May 30
I wish more pro athletes were aware and protesting like Bill Walton did in the 60s.
Where are the pro athletes now? Are any protesting the proxy war in Ukraine? Where are they now, are they protesting the mass slaughter of civilians in Gaza, funded by Joe Biden?