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Chet Walker
1940 - 2024
Chet Walker
1940 - 2024
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BORN
1940
DIED
2024
Chet Walker Obituary
Chet Walker was a 13-year veteran of the NBA, a Hall of Fame forward, and a seven-time All-Star who played with the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls.
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12 Entries
Michael Vidic
May 2, 2025
I was saddened to learn of Chet's passing. Chet played at Bradley when I was a youngster and I was a big Bradley fan. My father and I listened to many Bradley games on the radio in those days, and watched the few that were on TV in those days. Chet is still my favorite Bradley player. My condolences to the family.
Tony
August 24, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Chet Walker fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Chet Walker was a 13-year veteran of the NBA, a Hall of Fame forward, and a seven-time All-Star who played with the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Chet Walker. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Chet Walker. He was part of the inaugural class inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. We will never forget that he was a wonderful basketball player of this great game, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment.
Ostella Graham Pegues
July 6, 2024
He was my cousin we were Born in Bethlehem, Mississippi, I grew up with his younger brother who passed away a few years ago Chet will be missed he was the celebrity in our family
Trudy Butler
June 28, 2024
Uncle Chet was the last of my late dad's brothers. It was great to see him honored by Benton Harbor a few years ago. We were so excited to see him in person inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Rest in peace dear Uncle Chet.
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Joy Thomas
June 14, 2024
Chet was uncle, my grandmother the late Lydia Thomas Brother, I haven't seen my uncle since the passing of my grandmother but he was a great and humble man and he will surely be missed, my deepest condolences to the extended family you all are in my prayers..
Tabetha Thomas
June 14, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Susan Alexander
June 13, 2024
I watched Chet Walker play many games for Bradley University in the early 60s. What a great player and nice person.
Bob Hammer
June 12, 2024
The Bradle great !!
Joseph Litman
June 12, 2024
Bulls fan from that era.
Best head and shoulders fake in NBA history. Got em every time
Rest in peace, Chet
June 12, 2024
Chet was definitely an NBA star, during an expansive and exciting era for the sport and the league.
C S
June 11, 2024
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Chet Walker. May God give you comfort and peace as you mourn his loss.
Elizabeth Bell
June 10, 2024
Mr. RIP Chet Walker
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