12:00 AM Tue, Jul 03, 2007 | Permalink Kevin McNamaraEmail
Jimmy Walker, the greatest player in Providence College's basketball history, died today in Kansas City, Mo. He was 63 years old and suffered from lung cancer.
Walker starred at PC from 1964-67 and was a two-time All-American who led coach Joe Mullaney's teams to great heights. But it was Walker's individual brilliance that will forever live in the memories of Friar fans. Walker averaged 25.2 points in his three varsity seasons and led the country in scoring (30.4 ppg.) as a senior.
He was the school's all-time leading scorer (2,045) from 1967-2005 when that number was eclipsed by Ryan Gomes.
Walker was due to have his number retired by PC officials this coming season. More on `The Walk' in Tuesday's Journal.
KEVIN McNAMARA
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robert gutschneider said:
WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE GREATEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT I EVER SAW!!!!!!!!!!!!AND I SAW THEM ALL INCLUDING OSCAR, JERRYETC
Sonya & Steven Malloy said:
My name is Sonya Mallloy and My brothers name is Steven Malloy. We are 2 of Jimmy Walkers children and understand Provcdence College will be retiring his jersey #24 very soon. It would be a pleasure if we could find out when the ceremony will be, so we can attend. I can be reached by email at punkin42@comcast.net or by telephone at 617-480-0838. Hope to hear from someone regarding this issue.
Thank You,
Sonya and Steven Malloy
Jack Gil said:
I roomed with Walk for 3 years. What you don't read about is what a "class" guy Jimmie was. Absolutely the most modest athlete I have ever known, given the talents he possessed. Walk was a great guy to room with. I'll always remember the fascinating conversations we'd have after the games that the normal fan would not get. His take on the game, players and the refs. I think that had alot to do with my becoming a college basketball official. Walk was a great friend. I never ever remember him losing his temper. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh that would make anybody feel comfortable around him. I will miss him immensely. But I will always have those warm memories of my years at PC.
Rick from the Point said:
I lived in Fox Point in the early sixties. I met Jimmy and Bill Blair at the reck center in the point. What great guys. This was before Friggin SuperStars. These guys talked to you.
I followed Jimmy and Bill. I loved those guys. My heart is broken.
Jimmy, I miss you.
Rick Lewis
A pointer for life
WITHOUT A DOUBT, THE GREATEST COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER THAT I EVER SAW!!!!!!!!!!!!AND I SAW THEM ALL INCLUDING OSCAR, JERRYETC
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My name is Sonya Mallloy and My brothers name is Steven Malloy. We are 2 of Jimmy Walkers children and understand Provcdence College will be retiring his jersey #24 very soon. It would be a pleasure if we could find out when the ceremony will be, so we can attend. I can be reached by email at punkin42@comcast.net or by telephone at 617-480-0838. Hope to hear from someone regarding this issue.
Thank You,
Sonya and Steven Malloy
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I roomed with Walk for 3 years. What you don't read about is what a "class" guy Jimmie was. Absolutely the most modest athlete I have ever known, given the talents he possessed. Walk was a great guy to room with. I'll always remember the fascinating conversations we'd have after the games that the normal fan would not get. His take on the game, players and the refs. I think that had alot to do with my becoming a college basketball official. Walk was a great friend. I never ever remember him losing his temper. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh that would make anybody feel comfortable around him. I will miss him immensely. But I will always have those warm memories of my years at PC.
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I lived in Fox Point in the early sixties. I met Jimmy and Bill Blair at the reck center in the point. What great guys. This was before Friggin SuperStars. These guys talked to you.
I followed Jimmy and Bill. I loved those guys. My heart is broken.
Jimmy, I miss you.
Rick Lewis
A pointer for life
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