1970-71 My Freshman Year at Clemson - Went to see Hawks
Nov 3, 2013, 11:33 AM
in Atlanta when they still played at Georgia Tech. Only NBA game I have ever attended. Lakers were in town --- Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Gail Goodrich got beat by Walt Bellamy, Lou Hudson, and Pete Maravich.
Just read where "Bells" passed away yesterday.
Statement Released Yesterday by Hawks: "The Atlanta Hawks family is saddened to learn of the death of Walt Bellamy at the age of 74 earlier today," the Hawks said in a statement. "The Hawks and the National Basketball Association have lost a giant. As an Olympic gold medalist, the first overall pick in 1961, Rookie of the Year in 1962, a four-time All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, his on-court accomplishments were overwhelming. Off the court, he was equally impactful as a family man, leader in the community, mentor and friend to many."