Happy Birthday, Bill Walsh!
by David Fucillo on Nov 30, 2011 6:00 PM PST
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PrintFormer 49ers coach Bill Walsh was born 80 years ago, and even though he passed away four years ago, it seems worthwhile to give a Happy Birthday shoutout to Coach Walsh. Although the 49ers had many accomplishments up untilt he late 1970s, the hiring of Bill Walsh marked the start of an era of domination rarely seen in sports. The 49ers were the team of the '80s under Bill Walsh as his innovative offensive mind keyed an amazing turn around for a franchise that spent the latter part of the '70s floundering as an NFL doormat.
Given how things have turned around this season, it is even more fitting to honor Coach Walsh once again. In early January, Cam Inman put together a great article in which he discussed the Bill Walsh connection with Jim Harbaugh. Unfortunately, the article goes to a dead link now, but when you get a moment, check out Tre9er's look at that article. This isn't quite the same renaissance, but it is a huge turnaround after several years as a doormat. And it is fitting that Coach Harbaugh had a chance to interact with Coach Walsh at Stanford.
So, if you're out for a drink tonight, give a toast to Coach Walsh, and while you're at it give a second toast to Coach Harbaugh.
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something cool I bookmarked
http://www.sportsxchange.com/DS97/walsh/walsh2.htm
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Bill Walsh Books
Christmas is getting close and I have to tell Santa what I want for Christmas.
Bill Walsh wrote, or cowrote several books. Have any of you read any of them? Which do you suggest?
Also, there have been several books written about him. Again, any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Building a Champion
Read that years ago. Written by Glenn Dickey, it’s full of great anecdotes on the 80’s 49er teams and Walsh himself.
I have met a few pro athletes/famous people in passing in my life but meeting Bill Walsh was a personal highlight.
Little known fact… Bill’s first coaching job was at my High School (Washington High-Fremont, CA).
by AptosNinerFan on Nov 30, 2011 10:49 PM PST up reply actions
The Genius
The Genius is a brilliant book about Bill. Can’t remember the author’s name. One of the best sports books I’ve ever read.
by LondonNiner on Nov 30, 2011 11:17 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
No ...
… I don’t think the author’s name was ditto.
by LondonNiner on Dec 1, 2011 6:16 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I will raise my glass tonight
to a man I deeply respect. And also to Coach Harbaugh. We are very lucky these two men have graced our lives through our love of football.
Happy Birthday Coach Walsh
R.I.P
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Bill!!!!!!!
You were the reason why i became a 49er fan and a NFL fan as a kid, thanks for that, and thanks for all the footprints and memories you left behind….
by Frisco_Kid on Nov 30, 2011 10:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Remember
I still think about how Bill Walsh dressed as a bellhop to greet his players before beating Cincinnati in the Super Bowl – A genius coach who still knew how to keep it light and fun. RIP
Ha ha
I also remember Bill absent-mindedly giving a GB fan an autograph in a restaurant and somehow managing to give him the first 25 scripted plays the Niner’s offense was to use in the NFC Championship game the next day in Green Bay. The fan thought it looked important and gave it to the Packers. I remember thinking at the time that GB’s defense was amazing. It’s like they were in the huddle or something. (-:
We have a hologram playing right guard. Great.
by whatsURdeal on Nov 30, 2011 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
I guess it was the 2001 NFC Wildcard game
played at Green Bay January 13th, 2002. Not a Championship game. Too much history becomes a blur after awhile. Walsh was serving as Vice President and General Manager of the 49ers at that time.
We have a hologram playing right guard. Great.
by whatsURdeal on Nov 30, 2011 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
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