Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Wilson did not fully understand why Rush had pushed him away and as time went on, it started to have an effect on him. I shouldn't have watched this. Im white!. HOWLLelujah! In fall of 2000, Wilson made an unofficial visit to DePaul during a trip to see relatives in Chicago. After those aforementioned greats, long before Kevin Garnett was a national name, and even before Derrick Rose, Anthony Davis and Jabari Parker were twinkles in their mothers' eyes, there was Ben Wilson. Ben, after all, was 6-8 with what Wool called "the perfect basketball body" and the ability to star at point guard, center and everywhere between. My heart feels so heavy after watching that documentary. Centennial, CO. View Full Report. Brandon, who was 10 weeks old when his father died, went on to play basketball at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, wearing Wilson's number 25. Moore was thinking more about getting with Erica Murphy and smoking weed. Brandon Sherrod Wilson was born January 13, 1984 to Benjamin Wilson and Jetun Rush. Isaiah Gant, Moore's attorney, argued that his client was only trying to protect himself from the much larger Wilson. Just get them out. Benji was survived by a son, Brandon, who turned out to be a decent basketball player in his own right. They just think any blacks hanging around are stealing and thieves. Brandon Sherrod Wilson was born January 13, 1984 to Benjamin Wilson and Jetun Rush. "I'm self-motivated. Pisces Named Ben #6. [15] The camp allowed scouts and coaches to watch top high school students in a single location. That was the day Ben Wilson's life came to a tragic end. He shot Wilson twice, with one bullet striking his groin and the other nicking his abdominal aorta. Blues man Willie Dixon's grandson. Moore remained there until the police began pounding on Murphy's door looking for him later that evening. Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. 1 high school senior, was trying to decide whether to attend DePaul or Illinois. Click to expand. Ben Wilson was angry about something with Jetun, his girlfriend. [12] A month later, Moore was sentenced to 40 years in prison while Dixon received 30. Brandon spent his early childhood in Chicago before moving to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, Edward Rivers. This - 1000x's. And I got a bone to pick with that Chicago hospital. Try again later. The trial began in the fall of 1985. Wilson's teammate Teri Sampson recalls that throughout the night, the reports progressively worsened, going from Wilson possibly recovering in time for the state playoffs, to perhaps missing a year of play, to possibly never playing again, to fighting for his life. I wanted to represent him.". Brandon moved to New York with his mother, Jetun, and his stepfather, New York City police officer Edward Rivers, when he was in 6th grade. According to Mirror, Benjamin attacked his abusive father with a hammer to stop him from further abusing his mother. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. . cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Delivering Benji's eulogy at that ceremony was the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who'd been a candidate to represent the Democratic party during the presidential primaries earlier that year. Dildy is far from alone in those sentiments among Chicago fans. R.I.P to him. Try again later. He claimed his sentence was excessive, considering he had not been in trouble before, and that he should not have been tried as an adult; while the court of appeals found his sentence to be somewhat harsh, they upheld the decision as a matter of law. You tell me what type of money Benji was going to have on him? After the week-long event, Wilson was ranked the number-one high school player in America. Maybe us outsiders looking in don't know the whole story. An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. Failed to delete memorial. At Simeon, the basketball team remained sequestered in the teachers' lounge for the rest of the day. [8] Wilson began playing basketball in elementary school. Almost immediately thereafter, she became withdrawn from Wilson and largely focused on taking care of the baby. The team decided to play in his honor the next day, beating Evanston, whom they had defeated in the state championship game the year prior, by a decisive 71-50 margin. 25 Simeon uniform at Oak Woods Cemetery. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. They made it a point to protect Wilson from trouble as he got older; as he was entering high school, the nationwide crack epidemic was in full swing and some of the people closest to Wilson, including his older brother Curtis, became addicted. That hospital, St. Bernard Hospital in the Englewood section, was not equipped to handle major trauma cases and thus Wilson was not able to be seen by a doctor for several hours. [12][20] He was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. What city did Ben Wilson live in? That's the number that Benji wore during his prep career, and that has since become a factoid of Chicago basketball lore in its own right. The 1984-85 team, which would have seen Wilson team with future NBA star Nick Anderson (whom he convinced to transfer to Simeon), went 28-2 without their captain. No one can know the exact answer to that, but few people doubt that the 6-foot-8-inch Wilson would have been magnificent. Mary Wilson had two sons from a previous marriage. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. For four years, for instance, Brandon has asked to wear Ben's No. Had Ben lived that out on that day, he still might be here. Facebook gives people the power. Is my BEAUTY hurting me when it comes to graduate school interviews? After word reached Simeon of the shooting, all of the members of the basketball team were called out of their classes and brought into the teachers' lounge where they were kept for the rest of that day. Born in 1967 to Ben Wilson Sr. and Mary Wilson (ne Gunter), Wilson was raised in the Chatham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. This could explain why she refuses to talk to the media about what happened. [11] During the 198283 season, he was the only sophomore on the varsity basketball team. While waiting outside while Erica was in the store a upset and angry Ben Wilson and girlfriend come up from behind Moore arguing. October 3, 1984 - September 9, 2021 (36 years old) Warren, Ohio. During the argument, Moore drew the pistol he had been carrying. Anthony Wilson (left) and Jeffrey Wilson, discussed Both Sides of the Gun, a documentary about their reconciliation with their brothers killer, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. Give a memorial tree. The brothers of slain Simeon High School basketball star Ben Wilson are turning to forgiveness after their brother's death. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He played basketball and became All-Long Island Basketball player his junior and senior year. Rush was trying to break away from Wilson, who in his desperation to speak to her failed to pay attention to where he was going and bumped into Moore. The life and murder of Ben Wilson was featured in two documentary films produced in the 21st century. based on information from your browser. Billy Moore, in the ESPN documentary about Ben Wilson, described what happened next. I wish kids would learn from documentaries like these. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. That same team also featured Tim Hardaway, a five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA performer best known for his prominent role on the "Run TMC" Warriors of the early 1990s. Dixon attempted to rob Wilson, who forced his way out but was struck by three bullets from Moore's gun as he did so. BW shouldnt have to continuously live in a state of silence in order to appease people in society, Mom of NYC teen killed subway surfing plans to sue MTA, Jon Stewart expertly corners pro-gun Republican: You dont give a flying f**k about children dying". Not that it's limited Parker's participation in furthering Wilson's legacy. During an appearance on "The Daily Show," Wilson said she was banned after taking a bathroom selfie. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. Brandon Paul Wilson. Malatesta, in response to these charges, chose instead to focus on the actions that led to Wilson's death. Learn more about managing a memorial . Chicago has produced many a great basketball player over the years. The defense attorneys for both boys denied the charges vehemently. Legendary names like Isiah Thomas, Cazzie Russell, Mark Aguirre, Maurice Cheeks, Terry Cummings and Hersey Hawkins patrolled the hardwood and concrete courts of the Windy City once upon a time. Moore received a forty-year sentence while Dixon received a thirty-year sentence. Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker had the number 25 stitched into the team sneakers during his time at Simeon. Brandon Wilson. Murder of Ben Wilson Ben Wilson, an American high school basketball star from Neal F. Simeon High School in Chicago, Illinois, USA, was shot in the neighborhood surrounding the school during its lunch hour on November 20, 1984. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. "Of course I'm proud," he said. JavaScript is disabled. The assistant coach who showed him around was Tracy Dildy, a close friend of Ben Wilson's since grammar school. Even after he was shot, he should still be here today, but that place waited TWO damn hours to operate and try to save that child's life. He lost his own son, William IV, to gun violence in July 2017. As Paul Wilkerson, a native Chicagoan who played with Wilson during his youth, told Scoop Jackson of Wilson's decision to attend the prestigious basketball powerhouse: I dont know why BJ decided to go to Simeon; I didnt think hed get any run here. Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA, North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA. Just as he was getting into his car, an ambulance arrived to the scene on South Vincennes. That makes no sense and a lie. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. This year, however, the Wendy's All-Star Shootout is selling the past as well as the future, at least to fans on the gray side of 30. I think Moore was thinking more about trying to have xes with Erica Murphy like any other 16 year old boy would. Now, do you really think Moore and Dixon did not know who this big superstar basketball player was? ESPN is set to debut a new documentary about the mythic prep star from Simeon Career Academy on the South Side of Chicago, entitled "Benji," as part of its 30 For 30 series on Tuesday, October 23. [25][26] Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 1 ranked high school player in the country who was shot down outside his Chicago high school prior to the start of the 1984 season. His father was Ben Wilson, who in just 17 years managed to become a basketball legend. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Local gangs agreed to temporary ceasefires and task forces were dispatched to study the problem of violence in the Windy City, though these issues have not subsided entirely. Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts and coaches attending the 1984 Athletes For Better Education basketball camp. Read up on Brandon Wilson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "I just try to go out and play my game," he said. Brandon earned a scholarship to University of Maryland Easter Shore. He died at the scene after hitting 2 trees and a light pole. Fat dude whose packing or good looks? Port Washington police officer killed in Northern State crash 59. "Ben loved basketball. The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoops alumn. 25 in 2009, ending a long-standing tradition at the school of the team's best player wearing it on his jersey to honor Benji's memory. "The worst thing you can do is always be compared as to how you measure up," Hall said. During that same summer of 1984, when he shot to the top of the prep hoops stratosphere, Ben Wilson had the opportunity to strut his stuff alongside two future NBA stars. They may delete the videos as some sites have been doing before. The prosecution's lead witness was Jetun Rush, who testified to that effect. Brandon went on to coach basketball. "I play because I like basketball. They advanced to the state 2A quarterfinals before losing to Lanphier High School of Springfield. Join Facebook to connect with Brandon Wilson and others you may know. They always said he bumped into Moore. i dont buy billy moore's story, it was to perfect making him out to be the 'victim', the fact they cut school was armed with a gun and went to that school looking for a kid over 10 dollars tells me they were up to no good.i believe they decided to rob benji, him already being upset with his girlfriend he probably wasnt in his right mind frame and didnt think about this kid has a gun maybe he should back down. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Media always says blacks are stealing and robbing when they arent. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Bengals' Brandon Wilson: Pops up on PUP list Rotowire Jul 23, 2022 Wilson (knee) was placed on the Bengals ' active/PUP list Saturday. Hope I dont get AIDS. A Chicago tragedy. Yes and I think that's a shame that the mother of his child (Jetan) would keep that child away from Ben and his family. [16] [17] [18]. 22 talking about this. Verify and try again. What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? 25 his father made famous almost two decades ago. At their trial, the prosecutors presented the same case theory to the jury when the trial began the following year. Moore's story sounds probable. You meeting with the man who killed your brother?. Moore called to Wilson to watch where he was going, and Wilson responded by turning around and heading back toward Moore. That doesn't make sense to me. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. . Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. Omar Dixon's conviction was struck down on appeal and he received a new trial in 1989, but was again convicted. [13][14] He would play basketball with R. Kelly[15] and Nick Anderson. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. Wilson bumped into one of three youths who blocked his way. But he really screwed up when he went up to Simeon to find who stole his cousin's $10 armed with a gun. Four Months Since the U.S. Embassy Warned Black Americans to Caution Travel to Dominican Republic. Brandon Wilson. The first struck Wilson in his groin while the second struck him in his abdomen and caused significant internal bleeding. A lot of people looked to Ben's life to find away out. After all, he was a scrappy, 6'2" guard, while Benji turned out to be a 6'9" savant. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. And she wasnt even in the docu. I am not buying the lie and you shouldnt either! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. The Ben Wilson tribute page on Facebook confirmed his death. [19] Moore and Dixon then fled. I was a loner. 171. I hate to see someone so young with potential die!!!!!!!!!! Murphy met up with the two boys shortly thereafter, and Moore and Dixon followed her to a luncheonette on South Vincennes Avenue. Ben Wilson, who died in 1984 in Chicago, was once rated among the best high school basketball players in the country and recruited by the University of Illinois weeks before his death. They saw the king of the world., Mimi Faust confirms that Ex Fianc Ty Young had Affair with Drew from RHOA, New Mother KeKe Palmer is impressed with single mothers, Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland Work Out Together and Show Off Abs in Mirror Selfie, Jackson State University President Thomas Hudson has been placed on administrative leave, Thoughts from Ms. Going to Africa. Simeon Career Academy has done its part to keep his memory alive. Thanks for your help! AGE. Ben Wilson father's name is Benjamin Wilson Sr and mother Mary Wilson. [1] Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player, was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts and coaches attending the 1984 Athletes For Better Education basketball camp. Sounds like a big Super Star ego talking to me. Being Ben Wilson's son, he said, doesn't drive him on the basketball court in Chicago or anywhere else. Anthony Wilson was met with a range of responses when he told people he was meeting with the man who shot his brother, Ben, a prep hoops phenom at Simeon who was viewed as the top player in the nation before his murder in 1984. Wilson was twenty years old when he followed the boy into the men's washroom at the Oceanside Harbor. Why do people post controversial opinions online but are surprised when they get dragged? You can always change this later in your Account settings. An estimated 350 students from the citys public and Catholic schools attended the event. . On November 20, 1984, Wilson decided against lunching with teammates as he wanted to talk to his girlfriend, Jetun Rush, with whom he had been having significant issues. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? #FallenHawk They were informed of their teammate's condition as it became available, with initial reports being positive but subsequent ones growing grimmer and grimmer as the hours wore on. In 2007 he was arrested again and charged with three weapons offenses, for which he began serving a 40-year sentence in 2011. Why do Black Folks Come Down on Diana Ross so hard but Give Tina Turner a Pass? To have the two families come together was amazing.. The conflict, however, was resolved before Moore got there. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 5. That is probably why she did not want to comment on the documentary. The New York native, by way of Chicago, played for the Hawks in the early 2000s. Please enter your email and password to sign in. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks who killed him. How a friendly chat in the ladies of a London pub turned menacing for one woman. Wilson persisted, though, and followed her as she began walking up the street outside Simeon. 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