Willie Burton

[WilliamsArenaGuy]

I just met him. He was the nicest guy. I immediately brought up the 1989 Iowa game, my first to attend, and how it basically changed my life (and the Gopher program, which took off from there). Not only did he not mind and remember it just as much, he went right into a story of how he cut his hand the night before and played in a big bandage with stitches. We talked Georgia Tech, his mask from the Duke game, and more in only about 5 minutes.

What an awesome dude. I felt like I was 13 again.

 

[beatles]

I met him a couple years ago on campus walking to the football stadium before a game. He took the time to take a picture with me and was very nice. He was my hero as a kid in the late 80’s.

 

[BleedGopher]

I just met him. He was the nicest guy. I immediately brought up the 1989 Iowa game, my first to attend, and how it basically changed my life (and the Gopher program, which took off from there). Not only did he not mind and remember it just as much, he went right into a story of how he cut his hand the night before and played in a big bandage with stitches. We talked Georgia Tech, his mask from the Duke game, and more in only about 5 minutes.

What an awesome dude. I felt like I was 13 again.

Love this so much!!

He's my 2nd all time favorite behind Bobby and I love how he's remained a true M Man over the years. Absolute legend.

Go Willie!!

 

[LongLiveMilesTarver]

I met him in the autograph session pregame when he was getting his number retired vs Michigan st. I was standing right in front of him when his asst, or whoever was handing him sharpies, broke the news to him that Kobe had died. Unexpected shared moment.

 

[WilliamsArenaGuy]

I met him a couple years ago on campus walking to the football stadium before a game. He took the time to take a picture with me and was very nice. He was my hero as a kid in the late 80’s.

Got a pic too. I'm at my middle school going to lunch and the Assistant Superintendent is walking down the hall with this really tall guy. Right away I'm like that's Willie, but why would Willie Burton be in my hallway? So I had to ask delicately so as not to offend anyone. Then he was awesome.

 

[WindyCityGopher]

Love this so much!!

He's my 2nd all time favorite behind Bobby and I love how he's remained a true M Man over the years. Absolute legend.

Go Willie!!

My top two as well, Bleed. It was so fun to have watched both of them up close, man, they were special.

 

[coolhandgopher]

My top two as well, Bleed. It was so fun to have watched both of them up close, man, they were special.

 

[go_gophers]

Thinking of those great teams makes me long for a packed Williams Arena. When the Gophers are solid, there’s no better show in town than a Big Ten game at the Barn.

 

[DanvilleGopher]

Absolutely love this song!! One of my all time favorites!