Chet Walker, a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame forward and Chicago Bulls legend, passed away at the age of 84. Walker was a seven-time All-Star and a member of the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor. He won an NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967 and was a two-time All-American at Bradley University. Walker also made significant contributions to the NBA, helping to initiate change within the league. His accolades include being a Naismith Hall of Fame inductee, a seven-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and a member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In a 2012 interview, Walker expressed that he felt he should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame earlier. NBC Sports Chicago reported his passing.
Chet Walker, Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer who helped initiate change in the NBA, dies at 84 https://t.co/rKtbL3bosT
Chet Walker, Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer who helped initiate change in the NBA, dies at 84. @KCJHoop on the legend. https://t.co/A48K0e5511
Bulls Hall of Famer Chet Walker dies at 84 – NBC Sports Chicago https://t.co/tQtaJU10He
Saddened to see HOF F Chet Walker has died. Here's the story I did on him in 2012 when I called him right after he heard he had been named to the HOF & he said, "I was happy, but I was not overwhelmed because I think I should have been in a long time ago." https://t.co/CxHyFWnCEL
RIP Chet the Jet https://t.co/moKgr268v5
Bulls legend Chet Walker passed away today at the age of 84, per @wojespn. 🔸 Naismith Hall of Fame Inductee 🔸 7x All-Star 🔸 NBA Champ 🔸 NBA All-Rookie First Team Prayers up 🙏 https://t.co/I6XD2NT9Z2
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame forward Chet Walker — a seven-time All-Star and a member of the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor — has passed away at 84, per @TheNBPA. Walker won an NBA championship with Philadelphia in 1967 and was a two-time All-American at Bradley. https://t.co/sv1ct73YAK