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Tall Tales at La Costa Glen Retirement Community

Bill Walton shared stories from his NBA and UCLA basketball careers in an inspiring talk to residents of La Costa Glen in Carlsbad.

Basketball great Bill Walton was the star attraction at La Costa Glen retirement community’s recent Sports Night, a monthly series for residents. Walton spoke about his NBA and UCLA basketball careers and injuries, as well as how he overcame stuttering to become a prime-time basketball analyst. Walton also held a book-signing for his new book, Back From the Dead, and autographed other memorabilia. Bill Walton signs a “Bill Walton” basketball for Virginia Davis as Jack Jung (left) and Mel Kerner look on.

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