Breaking News: Bill Walsh Dies

by SSreporters

This is tough for anyone who has followed the San Francisco 49ers, or people who have come to know him. The sports community has lost a legend in Bill Walsh, who succumbed to leukemia today at the age of 75. There will be more information on his death as this story develops. Source: [[1]]. Walsh died at his home about 1 hour ago.

I may not have seen him coach with the 9ers because I was born way after 1988 (his last year coaching with San Francisco), but as a sports enthusiast, I know that the man was a genius when it came to coaching. He was the mastermind of the West Coast Offense (which a certain Atlanta QB can't grasp), never lost in a Super Bowl, and is the pinnacle of sports in the Bay Area.

Walsh is responsible for many coaches getting top jobs in the NFL (with great success). Including Mike Holmgren, Sam Wyche, and Jim Fassel.

We've lost a legend in this sport, and you have to feel sorry for the 49ers. This is the 2nd year in a row when they're dealing with death. Last year, it was Thomas Herrion. This year, it's the most famous Niner of them all.

RIP

Bill Walsh

1931-2007.

MegECass110AAA-er

855 days ago

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A great football mind, a great coach.

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JuTMSY4Legend

855 days ago

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RIP, Bill Walsh is essentially responsible for the largest chunk of coaches and great minds in the NFL

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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This is not a great year for sports so far.

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HappyskinnyAll-American

855 days ago

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Wow, I didn't even know that he had leukemia. If you want to know a little more about Bill Walsh, read the book The Blind Side by Micheal Lewis. He is not the main focus of the book, but there is a good amount in there about him. It really made me realize just how good of a coach he was and how much of an innovator he was.

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WrmjrRed-Shirting

855 days ago

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He announced to the public that he was battling leukemia late last year. I don't know how long he had it before going public.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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apparently he has had it for several years.

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ChristofMVP

855 days ago

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R.I.P. He is among Tom Landry and Vince Lombardi as being one of the greatest NFL coaches ever.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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Because of this, you just have to root for the 49ers this year don't you?

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CoreyisarealboyMajor Leaguer

855 days ago

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And he was also General Manager of the 49ers too, which makes his three Super Bowls even more impressive.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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I was hoping that any sports news wouldn't involve controversy. The one that will push all of that aside sadly, is Bill Walsh's passing.

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Pittsburgh GunnyMajor Leaguer

855 days ago

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RIP, a true coaching legend.

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RomiezzoLegend

855 days ago

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RIP Bill Walsh. You are a legend, and truly one of the greatest coaches in football history.

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Ea34Div-I Stud

855 days ago

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RIP Coach. One of great coaches and the greatest teacher of coaches in football history.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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They shouldn't just have the 49ers wear that special sticker on their helmet, it should be the entire NFL.

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I LOVE ME SOME MEWaterboy

855 days ago

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Oh man, I had to come back and login again after I heard about this...Bill Walsh, a true legend that not only changed the Bay Area's attitudes towards football, but also the game itself. The Niners will play with a renewed sense of dedication in 2007-08.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

855 days ago

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"This is tough for anyone who has followed the San Francisco 49ers like me."

Probably tougher for him to stay alive and keep battling leukemia.

It really bugs me when people get selfish about other people who no longer have to suffer. He was a great coach and a football revolutionary, but that doesn't make him invincible. He's resting peacefully now, that should give you peace - especially as someone who didn't even know him, let along a non-relative or close friend - not bring you down. Leave his legacy be about him.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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Dude, I'm pretty sure that a good chunk of people no that it IS TOUGHER FOR HIM TO STAY ALIVE!!!!!

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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I think you're right about that statement you made (that's my fault), but those with IQ's higher than a napkin can decipher the difference between family and non-family.

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SSreportersLegend

855 days ago

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and now I've changed the wording.

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TehLokiVarsity Captain

855 days ago

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RIP Walsh. Football has lost a true genius and a great man :(

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

855 days ago

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Sad.

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WizardmanRed-Shirting

855 days ago

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Bill Walsh is up there with the true greats of coaching. He coached what may be THE best modern teams in the early-90s 49ers, and this is indeed a sad day.

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WizardmanRed-Shirting

855 days ago

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80s, rather. Still, the dynasty he made of the 49ers lassted quite lng time even after he left.

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