I love seeing Olympians & Gold Medalists Phil Mahre & Bill Johnson together again. What Phil said, "Once a teammate always a teammate" is so cool. Had I known about event I would have gone, skied and told everyone. How do we not know of these types of events to help one another? Sorry I wasn't there for you more Bill. You inspired me and so many others. God Speed buddy. Aloha always from an old Olympian in Hawaiian Islands.
The Kaiser Franz Klammer called Bill Johnson just a runny nose little kid, Then Bill won Gold at Sarajevo in 84 and 3 more classic world cup downhill's that year. Bill Johnson proved that the U.S team could win the European classic downhill's on any given day. A true legend, with a heart of Gold. RIP friend..
Dear Big Timer, Bill Johnson is an Olympic champion who beat the best skiers in the world. That is a fact. And even if what you say about Johnson is true, and I'm not sure that it is, then that makes his accomplishment even more remarkable.
I had a chance to talk with Phil Maher the other day. He reports that Bill is not doing very well. Let's have some positive shout outs to this great American champion. Phil noted that every Little Leaguer knows who Babe Ruth. We skiers have to celebrate our champions. (BTW, Babe was a drinker, it only added to his rep.)
@whydontwealljustgive Bill's health continues to deteriorate. He fell and hit his head last year which further aggravated his motor problems. But he's still a gamer, never gives up.
@BigTimer541 Maybe, but look what he accomplished. Talk is cheap, especially anonymous talk. You call yourself a Big Timer, but have you ever achieved a breakthrough as significant as Bill Johnson's? It's easy to criticize, but thinking takes some effort.
@BigTimer541 What's your point? You have never screwed up parts of your life? He didn't crash because he was drunk or stoned. In the world of competitive skiing, very few have ever won Gold medals and I will bet that you don't have one in your trophy room.
@BigTimer541 What's your point? You have never screwed up parts of your life? He didn't crash because he was drunk or stoned. In the world of competitive skiing, very few have ever won Gold medals and I will bet that you don't have one in your trophy room.
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Ill never forget your races and Olympic win. Huge inspiration. RIP Bill
I love seeing Olympians & Gold Medalists Phil Mahre & Bill Johnson together again. What Phil said, "Once a teammate always a teammate" is so cool. Had I known about event I would have gone, skied and told everyone. How do we not know of these types of events to help one another? Sorry I wasn't there for you more Bill. You inspired me and so many others. God Speed buddy. Aloha always from an old Olympian in Hawaiian Islands.
RIP Bill Johnson Great inspiration
Rest in peace, Bill. A true individual.
+Jett Rink A class act, there was no quit to the guy. I think about him often and will miss his presence on our planet. Good job, bro.
Americans should remember this great champion, unfortunately we don’t. Absolutely love Bill Johnson. RIP Billy
The Kaiser Franz Klammer called Bill Johnson just a runny nose little kid, Then Bill won Gold at Sarajevo in 84 and 3 more classic world cup downhill's that year. Bill Johnson proved that the U.S team could win the European classic downhill's on any given day. A true legend, with a heart of Gold. RIP friend..
I remember his 1984 Gold Metal like it was yesterday…He had issues but don’t we all ?
Dear Big Timer,
Bill Johnson is an Olympic champion who beat the best skiers in the world. That is a fact. And even if what you say about Johnson is true, and I'm not sure that it is, then that makes his accomplishment even more remarkable.
I had a chance to talk with Phil Maher the other day. He reports that Bill is not doing very well. Let's have some positive shout outs to this great American champion. Phil noted that every Little Leaguer knows who Babe Ruth. We skiers have to celebrate our champions. (BTW, Babe was a drinker, it only added to his rep.)
Is this event on Mt Hood...Mayabe Summit? or Ski Bowl?
RIP Bill Johnson.
RIP great Bill
@theatlantean2 The benefit took place in Feb. 2010. Bill and Phil Mahre are planning to come east again next season. Stay tuned for details.
love you bill
Very cool.
Nice vid, great event!
Been trying to find the movie about Bill. Does anyone have it?
@whydontwealljustgive Bill's health continues to deteriorate. He fell and hit his head last year which further aggravated his motor problems. But he's still a gamer, never gives up.
Rip champ
Red Sleds.
@BigTimer541 Maybe, but look what he accomplished. Talk is cheap, especially anonymous talk. You call yourself a Big Timer, but have you ever achieved a breakthrough as significant as Bill Johnson's? It's easy to criticize, but thinking takes some effort.
@BigTimer541
What's your point? You have never screwed up parts of your life? He didn't crash because he was drunk or stoned.
In the world of competitive skiing, very few have ever won Gold medals and I will bet that you don't have one in your trophy room.
@BigTimer541
What's your point? You have never screwed up parts of your life? He didn't crash because he was drunk or stoned.
In the world of competitive skiing, very few have ever won Gold medals and I will bet that you don't have one in your trophy room.