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sports1 year ago

NBA Legend Bill Walton Remembered Fondly After Passing at 71

Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher sparked controversy by calling late NBA legend Bill Walton a 'phony hippie' and joking about his death. Toucher played a 2010 interview where he hung up on Walton, criticizing him for supporting his son's Lakers team. The segment sharply contrasted with the widespread praise Walton has received following his death.

sports-media1 year ago

Bill Walton Remembered: Tributes and Controversy Follow Hall of Famer's Passing

Boston sports radio host Fred Toucher made controversial and insensitive remarks about the late NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton, calling him a "phony hippie" and joking "I didn't kill him" during his "Toucher & Hardy" show. The comments were made in response to a caller's request to play a 2010 clip of Toucher hanging up on Walton, leading to widespread criticism for the classless eulogy.