Bill Walton Estate Auctions 600 Sports, Grateful Dead Items for UCSD

The personal collection of the late basketball legend Bill Walton is set to be auctioned online on June 12, featuring an extensive array of items spanning his storied sports career and deep passion for the Grateful Dead. Highlights include Walton's NBA memorabilia such as his 1977 Portland Trail Blazers championship ring, his 1986 Celtics championship ring, the 1978 NBA MVP trophy, a game-worn Blazers jersey, and his UCLA varsity jacket, alongside unique personal items like his 1970 passport and expired California driver's license. Walton was also a devoted Deadhead, with auction items including signed drumheads, concert posters, VIP passes, and his famous tie-dye shirts worn at shows, some personally inscribed by band members like Jerry Garcia. The auction, conducted by Hunt Auctions on behalf of Walton's family, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Orthopedic Department at the University of California San Diego, reflecting Walton's philanthropic legacy. In addition to his basketball and music memorabilia, the collection includes items from Walton's broadcasting career, underscoring his multifaceted life and impact. Walton's wife Lori expressed that the auction is a tribute to his extraordinary life and the fans who supported him throughout his basketball and music journey.