Bill Walton led the Bruins to two consecutive 300 seasons and the NCAA men's basketball record 88-game winning streak. He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. Bill Belichick, Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin, . "[12], Walton overcame all obstacles and led Helix to 49 consecutive victories in his two varsity seasons. "[74] Of Walton's injuries, Ramsay added, "And that was very frustrating to both of us. Bill Walton. And another one. [citation needed] Walton has said repeatedly in his broadcasts that he is just as much to blame for taking the medication as the doctor was for giving it to him. 1978 NBA MVP. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Walton ignored doctors who said he would never play again and underwent surgery to restructure his left foot in 1981. Look at this. Coach Gordon Nash promoted him to the varsity team the end of the season. Almost Perfect. His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. Thank you Boston Celtics. [85], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. . . [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. Walton, who missed a 12-foot shot off an inbounds pass to win the game as time expired, finished with 24 points and nine rebounds. (Bill Walton had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. By the time Walton graduated from UCLA, he was widely recognized as the best college basketball player in the country, having scored 1,767 points and 1,370 rebounds in his eighty-seven college games. . But in life, being so self conscious, red hair, big nose, freckles and goofy, nerdy looking face and can't talk at all. The Washington Commanders ' long national nightmare is finally reaching a conclusion. The craziest part? Walton spent the 198788 season on the Celtics' injured list. 7 all-time. [46][11], "When you fail in your hometown, that's as bad as it gets, and I love my hometown", said Walton of his tenure in San Diego. [112][113][114] In the video for "Touch of Grey", Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is wearing a Celtics jacket given to him by Walton. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. What other performance could possibly come close to that? That's why I have the utmost respect for Bill Walton and that's the main reason why he was my inductee into the Hall of Fame. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Or write about sports? That's the best team I've ever been on, no question about that. "Whenever there was a big moment for little Luke, big Luke would show up unannounced to make sure it all turned out right. We couldn't get him out. John Wooden. [100][101], Nate Walton played basketball at Princeton. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. He was undercut by a Washington State player and broke two bones in his spine, which remained damaged until corrective surgery in 2009. "[41], Walton was drafted by the American Basketball Association's Dallas Chaparrals in the 1973 ABA draft as an underclassman in an attempt to lure him from UCLA. In addition, during his first two years, Walton badly sprained an ankle, broke his left wrist twice, dislocated two toes, dislocated two fingers, broke a toe and injured his leg in a jeep accident. [42], In 1974, the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors tried to persuade Walton to sign with them, after drafting him in the 1974 ABA draft. 2x NBA ALL-STAR. Walton played 50 minutes and scored 29 points, adding 18 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. "Of which I had no interest in doing", Walton said. We had a bitter argument over that, and I lost that argument, too", said Walton, who took only three shots as UCLA had a 7861 win. [96][97][98] Luke was named after Walton's friend and former teammate Maurice Lucas. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After retiring from the NBA, Walton overcame stuttering and embarked on a second career as a sportscaster, working both as a studio analyst and color commentator with stints for several networks and teams. ", Florida State coach Hugh Durham: "If you run against them, you might catch Walton away from the basket but if you slow down, he'll be there and gobble everything up. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. "But then I would want to play another one. Robert Parish accepting Bill Walton for who he is and what kind of player he was, I thought that was major. His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. Maravich was a legitimate scoring machine in college Walton, who had played in the NBA from 1974-75 until 1987-88 and had won the NBA championship rings with 1976-77 Portland Trail Blazers and 1985-86 . Basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton, left, jokes with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during a practice session for the NBA All-Star basketball game in Cleveland, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He was a good but injury-prone pro. I think I can, Red.' Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. Walton was born and raised in La Mesa, California, the son of Gloria Anne (ne Hickey) and William Theodore "Ted" Walton. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. 3x NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. But, he made 12 of his first 13 shots and the Bruins led Notre Dame by 17 points at halftime. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Elvin and I are still close friends. Walton led UCLA in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage for three consecutive years: No sophomore, junior or senior in UCLA history has averaged more rebounds per game, respectively, than when Walton was a sophomore, junior and senior. [57][58][11], During the off-season, Walton demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment of his and other players' injuries by the Blazers' front office. We present them here for purely educational purposes. it seems Walton's got a point when you pull up those numbers. According to ESPN's Stats & Information, Berry scored or assisted on 48 percent of his team's points on Monday. Or write about sports? [46], Portland finished the regular season 5824 and Walton returned for the 1978 NBA playoffs. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about not available Bill Walton on ESPN. "[36], UCLA finished 264 and 122 in the Pac 8 Conference, with Walton playing alongside Keith Wilkes, David Myers, and Marques Johnson. Walton also received the USBWA College Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year as the top college basketball player in 1972, 1973, and 1974. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. 468 Games averaging 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists . 13 on USA Today's list of the greatest NCAA tournament games of all time. Rocket players learned that to get into the Helix gym they could call the teenage Walton, who had his own gym key. [109] He attended more than 850[110] Grateful Dead concerts, including traveling with the band to Egypt for its famous 1978 performance before the Pyramids (joining the band on drums),[111] and quotes Grateful Dead lyrics in TV and radio interviews. "[36], UCLA had to come back and play in the NCAA 3rd place game, in which they eventually defeated Kansas. Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. inLa Mesa,California "[65], "It wasn't important to me because I had no say in the personnel decisions, but what I was impressed with was Bill Walton's character", Parish said of Walton joining the Celtics. 1972 US team's forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. After having received a painkilling injection to play, X-rays taken after Game 2 revealed the navicular bone below Walton's left ankle was broken. . [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. We can't pass this guy.' In a pre-season meeting with his new coach, Walton had advised Ramsay, "Coach, don't assume we know anything. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. Join our linker program. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. He may not have been fast in the traditional sense at 6-11, 210 pounds, but he was quick. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. Mark Madsen. 60 games): 20.3 points per game, Fourth, tied for fifth in rebounds in an NCAA tournament semifinal: 18 (1974), 17 (1973), Tied for fourth all-time in rebounds in an NCAA tournament championship game: 20 (1972), Fourth in UCLA history in field goals made: 747, Fifth all-time in most rebounds in a season: 506 rebounds in 1973, Sixth all-time in highest rebound average in a season: 16.9 rebounds per game in 1973, Thirteenth all-time in career field goal percentage: 65.1 percent, Nineteenth and 24th on UCLA's all-time single-season scoring average list: 21.1 ppg (1972), 20.4 ppg (1973), Tied for 18th all-time for most double-doubles in a season: 27 (in 30 games) in 1973, Tied for 21st all-time for most double-doubles in a career: 72 double-doubles, Tied for 22nd all-time in most rebounds in a game since 1973: 27 rebounds against Loyola Chicago and Maryland in 1973, Tied for 27th all-time in consecutive double-doubles in a season: 15 consecutive double-doubles in 1971-72. [107], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. [102], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. His parents had interests in art, literature, politics, and music. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Checkout the latest stats for Mark Walton. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players in history. Prior to joining the varsity team, Walton (18.1 ppg, 68.6% field goal accuracy), along with Greg Lee (17.9 ppg) and Keith Wilkes (20.0 ppg), was a member of the 200 197071 UCLA freshman team. [17], In 1970, Walton was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in the January 26 issue of Sports Illustrated, his first national media recognition. Bill Walton Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Portland Trail Blazers Center Bill Walton. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. When the Walton children were in junior high and high school, Mr. Walton formed an informal family band: Bruce and Bill played trombone or baritone, Andy played the saxophone, and Cathy played the flute. After 19 years working in broadcasting, he left ESPN in November 2009, as the result of back problems, which dated back to an injury he suffered in college at UCLA. He also had 22 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. Jan 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; American television sportscaster Bill Walton during the game between the UCLA Bruins against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Coors Events Center. Miami (FL) (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. Walton set the record for most points in an NCAA championship game, which still stands, and was the tournament's most outstanding player. "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. Wooden would become a lifetime mentor to Walton. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. Red looks down at me. 1:10. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. He also seems very bright and clearly knows basketball Xs and Os and its . I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. A story published in The TerreHaute Tribune on March 24, 1972 noted that Walton hadn't lost a game since he was a sophomore in high school in 1967. But, he played in only six games and did not start any of them. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. . "He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. He shot 17/22 from two, shooting at 77.3% from the field. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. William T. "Bill" Walton. Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. Perhaps, I've never had a better team when you consider both offense and defense. Longtime Oregon . As for how Kareem's college career at UCLA stacks up with Jordan's at UNC . He entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He loved to win on the opponent's court. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He rung up 2,402 points over his collegiate career and was selected as an All-American three times. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. He never talked about strategy, statistics or plays, but rather about people and character. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. [83], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. It was just a nightmare. He is big and strong and wirey. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. William Theodore Walton III He said of his efforts that day, "A complete failure on all levels, particularly as a human being. To not be able to play was a crushing blow to him. Backing up McHale and Parish, he averaged 6.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 19 minutes as the Celtics' had a 30 sweep in the Eastern Conference first round over the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan (43.7 point average in the series). Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. Walton played in his only NBA All-Star Game in 1978 and was named to both the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA First Team. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. He passes. Bill Walton shares an interesting explanation on why Pistol Pete Maravich would be an even greater scorer if he played in the NBA today. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991. 9 Overall (2003 NBA Draft) College Stats: 18.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.9 BPG . Home; Tickets; Schedule. At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. As we mentioned earlier, Walton had 33 points and 21 rebounds against Louisville in the national semifinal, then he had 24 and 20 against Florida State in the national championship game. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. [citation needed], Said Walton of Coach Wooden: "I was John Wooden's easiest recruit. Viewed by many as the best-passing big man of all time, Walton was honoured as one of the NBAs 50 all-time greatest players in 1996. (Error Code: 102006) [77], Walton overcame a stuttering problem at age 28 with the help of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Glickman, after a lengthy conversation between the two at an event. And we were able to go out and win a championship. [46][47], In 197576, Walton averaged 16.1 points, 13.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 51 games as Portland, with rookies Bob Gross and Lionel Hollins, finished 3745. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[81] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). I'm very proud of this team. All rights reserved. Walton played for UCLA under Coach Wooden from 1971 to 1974. I became his worst nightmare. Walton took music lessons, and although his parents were not sports-oriented, Walton followed in the footsteps of his older brother Bruce, who had gravitated toward sports. With Walton playing alongside Henry Bibby, Larry Farmer, Wilkes, Lee, and Swen Nater, UCLA finished 140 in the Pac 8 Conference. Brian Stultz (@brianjstultz) November 25, 2022 Bill Walton with the Grateful Dead reference, "Alabama Getaway." I worried when he was thrown in jail with the group that took over the administration building, I worried when he stopped traffic on Wilshire Boulevard, and when he interrupted classes giving his views on the Vietnam War. He was named Beat Writer of . During this time, he befriended the controversial writer Jack Scott, who wrote and published a book about him in 1978. He holds an average of 3.1 rebounds in addition to 0.9 assists per game. He played in 55 games in 198384, and a then-career-high 67 in 198485, by which time the Clippers had relocated to Los Angeles. Twitter: 6-11, 210 lbs. In Walton's only NCAA tournament loss of his career, a double-overtime thriller against N.C. State, he still had 29 points and 18 rebounds while playing all 50 minutes, so he sure did his part to keep the Bruins in the game. [91][92][93], His son Luke became an NBA player, winning both the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals with the Lakers. 5 new teams enter latest DI baseball rankings, DIII men's volleyball championship selections, Midseason track & field superlatives, sleeper picks. [46], At age 17, just out of high school, in the summer of 1970, Walton was selected to represent USA Basketball at the 1970 FIBA World Championship. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. Helix won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship in both 1969 and 1970, finishing 292 in 196869 and 330 in 196970. [11], On September 6, 1985, Walton was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Boston Celtics for Cedric Maxwell and a 1986 1st round draft pick (Arvydas Sabonis was later selected). CAN'T MISS: Find out which March Madness Moment was voted the greatest of all time. The Irish made six shots in a row, winning on Dwight Clay's shot with 29 seconds left, as Notre Dame prevailed 7170. So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. "They had some great teams with Elvin Hayes and Calvin Murphy and future head coaches and broadcasters such as Pat Riley, Rick Adelman, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jim Barnett, and Stu Lantz. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We worked to push him out farther. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. From 1972-74, Bill Walton led UCLA to an 86-4 record and two national titles. "[55], The following season, the 197778 Trail Blazers won 50 of their first 60 games, as Walton averaged 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 58 games. [8] In the semifinal against #6 Indiana, the Hoosiers rallied in the second half to give the Bruins a scare. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Mark Madsen, a two-time NBA champion with East Bay roots and a proven track record as both a college and professional coach, was named the 19th head coach in California men's basketball history on March 29, 2023. Berry was the only Tar Heel to make a 3-pointer, and he finished 5-of-14 shooting outside the paint, compared to 1-of-21 for all of his teammates combined. All these guys treated melittle Billylike I was part of the team. "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. Walton called the game the most disappointing outcome of his entire basketball career, as UCLA had a 5-point lead late in regulation and a 7-point lead in the 2nd overtime, before NC State with David Thompson rallied to win, 8077. Bill Walton, Net Worth, Stats, Wife, Height, Son, Wife, Married, Affair, Relationship, Salary, House, Nationality, Ethnicity, Bill Walton is a well-known American retired basketball player. [25], Walton was the 1973 recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. With Walton, UCLA won the NCAA Championship in 1972 over Florida State and again in 1973 with an 8766 win over Memphis State in which Walton made 21 of 22 field-goal attempts and scored 44 points. ", unattributed (1972): "If you rate all the teams in the country you would have to rate it in the following order: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the UCLA Bruins.". He has earned 4,923 total rebounds during his career by pulling down 3,820 on the defensive side of the court and 1,103 offensive. His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. I'm the luckiest guy on earth. Thank you Celtic nation. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. Well, he scored at least 20 points in five other NCAA tournament games, including two 20-point, 20-rebound games in the 1972 NCAA tournament. "[11], In Walton's senior year, UCLA's 88-game winning streak ended with a 7170 loss at Notre Dame on January 19, 1974. The 69 years old, twice NBA champion, Bill Walton has spent 13 years of his professional career in NBA. Watch the incredible performance for yourself: The fact that Walton once scored 44 points in an NCAA tournament title game while nearly being perfect from the field completely reframes the discussion about his greatest games. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. I said, 'Mom, that's Big E! Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton is facing backlash for using a derogatory term about little people on the broadcast for the 2023 Pac-12 basketball tournament. UCLA's 1971-72 squad quickly became nicknamed "Walton's Gang," in honor of the 6-11 sophomore. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". He also endorsed the brands and associated with several brands like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Phish & others. [46], Walton described doctors looking at his X-rays at the hospital after he arrived in Boston: "And then Red, he bursts in through the double doors and he's smoking his cigar in the hospital, and he walks in and says, 'Who are you guys and what are you doing with my player?' He was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. When discussing sharing the ball, Walton has tallied 1,590 assists, as well as providing 380 steals and 1,034 rejections. Walton's college career was stellar Bill Walton was one of the greats in college basketball history. Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. "Off the floor I worried. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. Give me the phone!' [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. "Helix is where it all began. Team chemistry. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. Bill Walton - College Basketball's Greatest Players 805Bruin 12.2K subscribers 32K views 13 years ago A clip about Bill Walton, one of College basketball's greatest players Show more. After losing the first two games, the Blazers won four straight to win the NBA championship. Center [11], After the 198485 campaign, Walton called on two of the league's premier teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Which player has the best all-time record in the playoffs? Kareem -- who went by Lew Alcindor back then -- won. I never spoke to anybody. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. "He was really fun to play against. [67][68] He attempted a comeback in February 1990, but injuries intervened and he retired as a player. Walton scored eight of UCLA's first 12 points in the game and never looked back. He said, 'Bill, I know you feel very strongly about this, but I just don't think that you getting arrested and taking part in this demonstration is what it's all about", recalled Walton. Bill Walton, a three-time National Player of the Year and a key member in UCLA's dynasty under John Wooden, was one of the greatest men's college basketball players ever. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: Throughout his career, nagging injuries continually slowed Walton. Walton's most famous college performance was a 44-point outburst in the 1973 NCAA tournament national championship against Memphis State, when he made 21-of-22 field goal attempts. Ghostbusters was filmed in 1984 and Pasch questioned Walton about his claim throughout the game as to the specifics of his appearance and character, but Walton refused to provide more details. [7] Coach Graciano "made it [basketball] fun and really emphasized the joy of playing the team game", said Walton. Almost Perfect. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Staying relatively healthy, Walton became an integral component of an already talented Celtics team and, in a reserve role, helped Boston win the NBA title in 1986. Walton was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of both tournaments and established an NCAA tournament career record for field goal percentage at 68.6 percent (109 of 159 field goals) from 1972 to 1974. He fully realized his potential during that season, averaging nearly 19 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game. He was noted as the USBWA College Player of the Year, NBA's 50 greatest players of all times, NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA blocks leader, NBA Sixth . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. And Red, through the smoke, with a big, cherubic grin on his face, looked at the doctors, looked at me, and he said, 'He's fine. "Coach Wooden looked at me and said, 'Walton, I used to think you were a good player until you missed that one shot,'" Walton said. As of 2022, Walton has an estimated net worth of $20 million including all of his properties and incomes. He did all that in just 33 minutes, too. Former UCLA star Bill Walton, a two-time NCAA champion with the Bruins and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee in the 1993 class, said this week that he opposes his alma mater's. 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