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Walton was a San Diego football name before basketball

My story for the National Football Foundation's Football Matters was published Jan. 19, 2017. Bruce, who played at UCLA and with the Dallas Cowboys, passed away Oct. 18, 2018. By TOM SHANAHAN The Walton surname and basketball remain synonymous from Bill Walton’s Naismith Hall of Fame career, but once there was a time when “Walton” was a football identity. That was true in San Diego and at UCLA. Bill Walton is one of basketball’s all-time greats that grew…

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Read more about the article Bruce Walton on his brother Bill as a football analyst

Bruce Walton on his brother Bill as a football analyst

By TOM SHANAHAN Now that Bill Walton is back to analyzing college basketball following his foray into football commentary for the recent Clemson-Alabama national championship game, we need to hear from the gridiron expert of the Walton family. What were Bruce Walton’s thoughts on his “little” brother’s work? Bruce, who played in Super Bowl X for the Dallas Cowboys after a UCLA career as an All-Pac-8 and Academic All-American offensive lineman, wasn't watching as Bill appeared on TV…

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