RIP- Norwalk CT/Brien McMahon HS legend Paul Atkins

[ktuck911]

Had to start a quick thread on this... The hits don't stop in 2020.

This one was a bit of a shock since he was seen in Norwalk but other family members walking down the street only weeks ago...

A true Norwalk CT basketball legend (arguably 2nd to Calvin Murphy). Probably the greatest to play at my alma mater, Brien McMahon. A true icon in the community.
Had a solid collegiate playing year at New Mexico State Univ. Enough to get him drafted in the 1983 NBA Draft (6th rd) to the Boston Celtics. Even though it ultimately did not pan out he played overseas along with playing in other capacities (Harlem Wizards) before packing it in in the mid 90s....

He will be sorely missed. Overall good guy.

Rest easy Big Fella....

 

[Edward Sargent]

Shame RIP
BMHS '69

 

[Catsailor]

RIP Paul, way too young to pass. Marvin Spencer was arguably right up there in BMHS royalty. Calvin said one of the best pure shooters he'd ever seen. Although not the post HS career of Paul.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

Off topic, but my mother and her eight siblings went to Bmhs the 60s to early 70s I believe.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Off topic, but my mother and her eight siblings went to Bmhs the 60s to early 70s I believe.

What's her maiden name?

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Awful news, he was only 60.

I've been living in Norwalk for five years now and the local reverence for its history, including its athletes, is one of the reasons why I love this city.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

What's her maiden name?

Brautigam.

 

[dvegas]

Former McMahon basketball star Paul Atkins dead at 60

Atkins is generally considered the second-best player to come out of Norwalk after Calvin...

www.thehour.com

 

[borninansonia]

My Dad taught math at BMHS, from the day it opened until the mid 1980s. Mr. Brown. He did not look like me.

 

[Edward Sargent]

My Dad taught math at BMHS, from the day it opened until the mid 1980s. Mr. Brown. He did not look like me.

I had Mr. Brown for algebra!

Brautigam.

I think she was in the Juniour Class in my Senior year

 

[Jimdish255]

These are the guys I grew up watching. Norwalk-McMahon rivalry some of the most exciting sporting events ever attended. We were fortunate to have incredible teams battling in Norwalk for many years. Except for Rippowam's slow-ball (ugh) we witnessed a ton of great games in both gyms and in the State Tourney.

 

[Edward Sargent]

These are the guys I grew up watching. Norwalk-McMahon rivalry some of the most exciting sporting events ever attended. We were fortunate to have incredible teams battling in Norwalk for many years. Except for Rippowam's slow-ball (ugh) we witnessed a ton of great games in both gyms and in the State Tourney.

That's just basketball. Baseball with Terry Blitz and Bobby V and soccer with Pete Kydes was also great sports