UCLA's tie-dye tribute to a basketball icon

Bill Walton's legacy in living color: UCLA's tie-dye tribute to a basketball icon, with a cherry-on-top win
UCLA players wore tie-dye shirts in pre-game warmups with the last name "Walton" on the back. Fans inside Pauley Pavilion roamed the concourse donning tie-dye apparel that paid tribute to Walton's favorite band, the Grateful Dead. UCLA students wore blue tie-dye shirts in the student section to "celebrate Walton's larger-than-life personality."
UCLA men celebrate Bill Walton, Cronin’s 500th win
LOS ANGELES — Between celebrating Bill Walton’s memory and the potential for UCLA men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin to earn his 500th career win, anticipation was high. Both lifetime moments were executed, as UCLA honored the late Walton with video tributes and a halftime ceremony; and Cronin earned his 500th victory. But it wasn’t easy.
UCLA honored late basketball legend Bill Walton with touching tribute during Sunday's game
Bill Walton passed away last May after a prolonged battle with cancer, and UCLA dedicated Sunday's win over Ohio State to him with a touching tribute.
Late Bill Walton's 'larger-than-life personality' to be honored by UCLA during game Sunday vs. Ohio State
UCLA will honor the late Bill Walton when the Bruins face Ohio State at 3:45 p.m. ET Sunday in a game nationally televised on CBS. Walton died last May at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Honoring UCLA men’s basketball legend Bill Walton in match against Ohio State
Bill Walton frequently spoke in poetry – about basketball, life and – of course – the Grateful Dead. On Sunday, Pauley Pavilion will finally get to write him back.
Bill Walton’s iconic basketball collection up for auction in June 2025
Bill Walton's legendary basketball collection, including NBA Championship rings and jerseys, will be auctioned off by his family in June 2025, with proceeds benefiting the Orthopedic Department of the University of California San Diego.
The Sports Report: UCLA coach Mick Cronin gets his 500th win
On a day spent celebrating Bill Walton, UCLA defeats Ohio State to enable coach Mick Cronin to notch his 500th victory
Bruins celebrate Bill Walton, Cronin marks 500th win with victory over Ohio State
This post was updated Feb. 24 at 12:02 a.m. One arena. Two ceremonious celebrations. Pauley Pavilion played host to history twice in the span of two hours.
UCLA’s Mick Cronin reacts to getting 500th career win on Bill Walton day
Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins honored the late legend Bill Walton with a solid 69-61 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday. The win over the Buckeyes marked the 500th win of Cronin’s career. He’s been coaching the Bruins since 2019,
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Alexander: For UCLA’s Mick Cronin, 500 is just another number
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Bill Walton’s family selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career
The family of Bill Walton is selling items from the late Hall of Fame basketball player’s career covering his days as a prep ...