Today In History

On March 26, 1973, Bill Walton had one of the most memorable single game performances in college basketball history. The UCLA Bruins, coached by the legendary John Wooden, had won 6 consecutive championships, and were going for lucky # 7 in St. Louis, as they faced Memphis State in the 1973 title game. UCLA’s Bill Walton miraculously made 21 out of 22 field goal attempts and led all scorers with 44 points. Walton also grabbed 13 rebounds in the game. His heroics led UCLA to an 87-66 victory, completing an undefeated season. Bill Walton was named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.