In memoriam

Walsh was a major sports figure here on the west coast. Loved his teams, under Montana especially.

clipped from sportsillustrated.cnn.com Walsh dead at 75 NFL coaching legend dies after battle with leukemia SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Bill Walsh changed the look of the NFL with his offensive innovations and legion of coaching disciples, breaking new ground and winning three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers in the process. Nicknamed "The Genius" for his creative schemes that became known as the West Coast offense, Walsh died at his Woodside home Monday morning following a long battle with leukemia. He was 75.