Jabari Parker, another Chicago native and the No. Benji usually won. At their trial, the prosecutors presented the same case theory to the jury when the trial began the following year. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? As Derrick Rose told KC Johnson of The Chicago Tribunein 2009: They tried to keep his spirit alive, not just in the program but throughout the whole school. For the 198384 season, Simeon advanced to the Illinois AA State Championship, which was held at Assembly Hall on the campus of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. "It's still a free ride.". Learn more about merges. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "He legitimately could play any position on the floor.". He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Its something I carry with me my whole life, Moore said. As a junior, he transferred to Long Island Lutheran in Brookville, N.Y., where last season the senior guard-forward averaged 16.4 points and 8.7 rebounds a game. [17], In July 1984, Wilson attended the invitation-only Athletes For Better Education camp in Princeton, New Jersey. He is walking his girl to a bus stop. I did it for the city of Chicago, said Jeff Wilson, 46. Brandon enters and graduated from the Long Island Police Academy following in his Pops footsteps to become a police officer. [8], At 12:37 PM local time, a call was placed to 911 for emergency assistance. Now do you really think a 5'9" Moore or 5'11" Dixon is going to go up to a 6'8" 239 lb Ben Wilson and dig into his pockets while they know he is angry, because they can hear the argument he was having with his girlfriend. [16] Wilson was described as "Magic Johnson with a jump shot" by his Simeon coach, Bob Hambric. As for Dixon and Moore, the former was sentenced to 30 years in prison, while the latter was locked up by way of a 40-year sentence. The actor suffered a brain aneurysm Feb. 18 at his Los Angeles home and died in his sleep Friday at a hospital in Burbank, California, his manager said. In a way, Brandon has been better off playing in New York than in Chicago, where he no doubt would have faced endless--and unfair--comparisons to his father. From left, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Rapper Common, William Moore, and Anthony and Jeffrey Wilson, speak at Malcolm X College, during a conversation and private screening of Both Sides of the Gun, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. For some time after Wilson was killed, Simeon issued his number 25 jersey to the player on the team that they deemed the best. Chicago (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. However . Just kidding. His father was Ben Wilson, who in just 17 years managed to become a basketball legend. [14] Brandon Sherrod Wilson, Jetun and Bens son would become a star player at Riverside Church and St. Francis Prep,[15] and Long Island Lutheran High School and would be recruited by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he played one season. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Jetun lied about the robbery so two young black males would definitely go to jail for killing the father of her newly born son. Moore and Dixon had cut school that day, and Moore had a .22 caliber pistol in his possession. I am sure she was angry that her meal ticket just died and she was going to make Dixon and Moore pay so she lied on them in court. "He's the spitting image of his father," Dildy said of Brandon. Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years now, but his legacy is far from forgotten. View the profiles of people named Brandon Wilson. I just caught the end of the documentary on ESPN and I'm literally in tears. You must log in or register to reply here. NOW COME ON!! William Moore appears at Malcolm X College private screening of Both Sides of the Gun, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Chicago. On January 13, 2022, Brandon Sherrod . based on information from your browser. Brandon Wilson: Portrait Of A Killer - The Nature and Perception of Evil Ben Wilson's killer: 'I don't consider myself a criminal' - NBC Sports RSN Moore told the crowd he was sorry for what he did. Even as Anthony Wilson started to forgive Moore, his brother wanted revenge. Settlement reached in Wilson malpractice suit - UPI Archives Wilson is noted as the first Chicago athlete to receive this honor. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236651330/brandon-sherrod-wilson. Moore and Dixon fled the scene, with Moore seeking refuge at Murphy's home. In the fall of 1981, Wilson began his freshman year at Simeon. AGE. I didn't go to parties or stupid places. I just watched the 30 on 30 docu on ESPN last night, man the BBYMama pissed me off! This is about forgiveness, said Anthony Wilson, 43. Shortly after Murphy entered the luncheonette, Wilson inadvertently bumped into Moore since he had not been paying attention to where he was going, instead trying to talk to his estranged girlfriend. Ive never seen anything like it, White said. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks. Brandon Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals, DB - CBSSports.com Really, it was probably her fault arguing over something stupid and trivial with Ben in the first place! The words "Best in the Nation" marked his gravesite. 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. Rest in Peace Ben Wilson March 18, 1967-November 21, 1984 tragically gunned down after receiving a basketball scholarship to the University of Illinois. Ben Wilson Popularity . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. He served some years and was let out of jail in the late 90's. That idiot should have been given life. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Billy Moore was a 16-year-old teenager walking down Vincennes Ave. on Chicago's South Side with a gun. I would love to know her real reasons for being that way concerning keeping the baby from the family at that time. Murder of Ben Wilson - Wikipedia An Impact Beyond Words and Numbers 8 of 8 Ben Wilson's been gone from this earth for nearly 28 years. "I don't think I've ever played against or seen a player who had the whole package of skills with his size," said Wheeling coach Lou Wool, who played for the Evanston team that lost to Simeon and Wilson 53-47 in the Class AA state championship game in 1984. I see him sometimes in my minds eye, playing in the NBA, which he could have done after only two years in college. I'm glad they changed that sh!t. ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. They always said he bumped into Moore. View the profiles of people named Branden Wilson. Damn BRAT! You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn more about managing a memorial . But Wilson said he agreed to meet with William Moore who was convicted in his brothers killing after his mother, Mary, asked the family to forgive him on her deathbed in 2000. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. [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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Being Ben Wilson's son, he said, doesn't drive him on the basketball court in Chicago or anywhere else. During the argument, Moore drew the pistol he had been carrying. "I play because I like basketball. 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. There was a problem getting your location. A system error has occurred. "He was head and shoulders better than both those guys," Dildy said. Wilson was twenty years old when he followed the boy into the men's washroom at the Oceanside Harbor. Men feel the need to impose themselves on other men's wives they don't find attractive. Read up on Brandon Wilson's biography, career, awards and more on ESPN. The hospital was not a trauma center. The following day an estimated 10,000 mourners attended Wilson's funeral at Operation PUSH headquarters. Moore was 16 years old when Wilson bumped into him as he was having an argument with his girlfriend Jetun Rush, the mother of his son, Brandon, on Nov. 20, 1984. That is probably why she did not want to comment on the documentary. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Wilson said Disney asked her . The jury was only out for about one hour before returning guilty verdicts against both Moore and Dixon. HOWLLelujah! 1 prep player in the country by renowned basketball talent scout Bob Gibbons after excelling against elite competition at the Nike/AFBE Camp in Princeton, New Jersey. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Moore's story sounds probable. Year should not be greater than current year. The impact of Wilson's murder was made clear in the commemoration of his passing. On Ben Wilson's birthday. Brandon Wilson. Wilson's body was buried in the same resting place as that of Harold Washington, the first African-American mayor of Chicago. March 18 Basketball Player #2. Moore remained there until the police began pounding on Murphy's door looking for him later that evening. Im white!. This - 1000x's. While waiting outside while Erica was in the store a upset and angry Ben Wilson and girlfriend come up from behind Moore arguing. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was the only non-senior on a squad that upset previously-undefeated Evanston at Assembly Hall in Champaign in the final. He said the lack of serious high-level interest has not been too disappointing. 25 Simeon uniform at Oak Woods Cemetery. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "He's not your stereotypical shooting guard, but he'll get you some rebounds, defend and rough it up inside," Long Island Lutheran coach Ronn Hall said. The prosecutors also tried to introduce evidence that the boys were members of a street gang, but were precluded from doing so.[11]. Benjamin Wilson Jr. (March 18, 1967 - November 21, 1984) was an American high school basketball player from Chicago, Illinois. His family was shocked when his serious girlfriend Jetun Rush gave birth to his son, Brandon, and though Benji was excited about the prospect of fatherhood, the couple frequently argued and Benji was suspended from school after accidentally striking a teacher during a confrontation. Sun-Times Media Moore now works as a case worker with the Inner-City Muslim Action Network and mentors young boys similar to his younger self. That city law was so stupid. 2 Shares. The world's population was 3,479,053,821 and there were an estimated year babies born throughout the world in 1967, Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic) was the US President, and the . Fox News attacks Republicans for getting paid and delivering nothing. Or, as those close to him knew him, Benji. More NBA Transactions . Brandon Paul Wilson. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On November 21, 1984, Wilson died due to injuries he sustained in a shooting the day before.[2][3][4][5][6]. Chicago's violent crime rate was very high during this time as well, especially on the South Side. Wilson's brother Curtis Glenn recounted in the ESPN documentary seeing his brother being wheeled by him in the hospital and noticing his feet were unnaturally pale. Brandon went on to coach basketball. It was through this that he discovered who he had shot. Nonetheless, Brandon earned scholarship offers from a few small schools and wound up playing in the Wendy's All-Star Shootout at the DePaul Athletic Center in Chicago in 2002. [10] As his game developed, friends and family surrounding Wilson began to notice that his talent could make him one of the best players in the sport. Sorry! Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. I was a loner. 25 "because he wore it. "He's athletic, quick and strong, so he's going to help you.". He had a son, Brandon, with his girlfriend Jetun Rush. He was 10 weeks old when Ben was killed in 1984. I didn't go nowhere but to my friends' houses and home. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The two brothers of slain Simeon High School. Brandon Wilson. Make sure that the file is a photo. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. This story is still so unbelievably sad. That stuff doesn't play a role. Try again later. Here is the full documentary. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. "I'm excited," he said about Saturday's game, "but more so just to represent New York and myself.". 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. He lost his own son, William IV, to gun violence in July 2017. [32] Following Nick Anderson's tribute to Wilson in wearing number 25 at Illinois, many others who graduated from Simeon and moved on to play for the Illini have carried on the tradition of wearing the jersey number 25. A 6-8 guard, Wilson drew comparisons to Magic Johnson. What happened to Ben Wilson Son? Benjamin Wilson has been sentenced to six years of jail for an act that he considers self defense. Basketball Player Born in Illinois #23. A Chicago tragedy. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. - Does the Wilson family still have contact to Benji's son Brandon and Benji's girlfriend Jetun? [31] He also wore number 25 with the New York Knicks, after being traded. Maybe us outsiders looking in don't know the whole story. Why do people post controversial opinions online but are surprised when they get dragged? The two engaged in a loud argument, with an infuriated Wilson and Moore exchanging expletives. "He was a fierce competitor.". Why do you think they were trying to rob him? The New York native, by way of Chicago, played for the Hawks in the early 2000s. Brandon Wilson Player Profile, Maryland-Eastern Shore - RealGM The inscription on his headstone reads "Best in the Nation.". To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Like Rose, he's spent much of his high school career surrounded and protected by family and friends so as to stay out of trouble. 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. "Brandon leaves to cherish his memory; parents, Jetun and Edward Rivers; two brothers, Jared and Jalen Rivers; one sister, Brelyn Rivers; grandparents, Vallie Rush (Chicago), and Rachel Rivers (Queens, NY). He played one season for UMES. But it seems like so many variables were involved. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. [11] During the 198283 season, he was the only sophomore on the varsity basketball team. Still sad for blacks who can't understand the system. "It really doesn't matter where I go," he said. Please try again later. I feel for kids in his position. When Mama Wilson said I forgive you, that started everything. In the years since his murder in 1984, Deon Thomas, Bryant Notree, Calvin Brock, and Kendrick Nunn have all worn 25 during their basketball career at Illinois to honor Wilson. I think Moore was thinking more about trying to have xes with Erica Murphy like any other 16 year old boy would. October 3, 1984 - September 9, 2021 (36 years old) Warren, Ohio. It looks like Brandon . Isaiah Gant, Moore's attorney, argued that his client was only trying to protect himself from the much larger Wilson. He played professionally with the Long Island Wizards. Ald. Benji's passing had a massive impact on his community in the immediate term. Wilson, a Neal F. Simeon Vocational High School basketball player, was regarded as the top high school player in the U.S. by scouts . But all the accolades and sales pitches became meaningless babble shortly after noon Nov. 20 as Wilson walked past a convenience store about a block from Simeon. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Rush gave birth to the child, a boy named Brandon, over the summer. 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. Media always says blacks are stealing and robbing when they arent. Nick Anderson was the first to do so during what would've been Wilson's senior season and throughout his collegiate and pro career. Prayers to the Wilson and Rush families. Simeon retired Wilson's No. This browser does not support getting your location. They just think any blacks hanging around are stealing and thieves. I am not buying the lie and you shouldnt either! Both of these statements were later recanted, but the boys were still charged with murder after questioning and the state of Illinois elected to try them both as adults due to the serious nature of their actions. Had Ben lived that out on that day, he still might be here. Not that it's limited Parker's participation in furthering Wilson's legacy. Fat dude whose packing or good looks? About 8,000 people attended his wake Nov. 23 in Simeon's gym. those of you who will end with LARGE STUDENTS LOAN BALANCESwhat if everyone relocated outside of the U.S.???? That doesn't make sense to me. Dildy is far from alone in those sentiments among Chicago fans. Benji first gained national notoriety in the summer of 1984, when he was named the No. Jetun met and married Edward Rivers. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Ben Wilson Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family The money issue got resolved before they got to the school, so now media said they were there to steal from Benji Wilson of all people? i have no info on his son's career/whereabouts. [33] ESPN premiered a documentary on Wilson titled Benji on October 23, 2012. WHILE he was driving? Brandon earned a scholarship to University of Maryland Easter Shore. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Dixon's arrest followed, with the charges upgraded to murder once word of Wilson's death reached the police. [1][2][3][4][5], At the time of the shooting, Wilson was seventeen years old and had just started his senior year at Simeon. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I believe Moore's statements to be more credible in the documentary when he said Ben said F*** you, I am not saying excuse me to you, who the f*** are you? [25][26] That sh!t was tragic. A lot of people looked to Ben's life to find away out. He served in the Port Washington Police Department for 5 years. 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. 2. Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. Isht, no wonder folks hate Reagan. Almost immediately thereafter, she became withdrawn from Wilson and largely focused on taking care of the baby. Benjamin Wilson: Son Sentenced To Six Years In Jail For Attacking Brandon accepted Christ at a young age. [13][14] He would play basketball with R. Kelly[15] and Nick Anderson. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. The documentary recalls the tragic story of Ben Wilson, the No. Wilson then lunged at Moore, who responded by firing two shots at him. That's how tall Ben Wilson was when he first arrived at Simeon as a freshman. Chicago had over 600 murders that year? 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He tried to excuse himself, but two of them were looking for trouble and words were exchanged. Associated With. 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.