The conflict, however, was resolved before Moore got there. based on information from your browser. Ive never seen anything like it, White said. Prayers to the Wilson and Rush families. Within minutes, word of the shooting reached Simeon's campus, and a crowd gathered near Wilson. Drag images here or select from your computer for Brandon Sherrod Wilson memorial. Photo Credit: Ball Is Life On September 11th, 1984, Ben Wilson had his first child, Brandon, with then-girlfriend Jetun Rush. 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. 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. Murphy went in alone, while Moore and Dixon chose to wait outside. [11] During the 198283 season, he was the only sophomore on the varsity basketball team. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 25 jersey for the New York squad to honor the father he never knew. To use this feature, use a newer browser. i have no info on his son's career/whereabouts. Most Popular #43362. So Brandon Jennings Baby Mama Has an Issue with Angela Simmons Because She was Messing with Him Around the Time She had Their Son Lakers are leaning toward taking Duke's Brandon Ingram with second pick in the NBA draft, The Story of Ben "Benji" Wilson now available OnDemand, They didnt see a comedian. "He's athletic, quick and strong, so he's going to help you.". 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 . JavaScript is disabled. LORD. Simeon Career Academy has done its part to keep his memory alive. 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. I dont want anyone to have this type of bitterness.. "It really doesn't matter where I go," he said. Sisters Jacora and Jasmine Morris jump into icy pond to save 2 kids. Benji meant so much to us, and his story really scared me, knowing it happened to a great player. What happened to Ben Wilson Son? They may delete the videos as some sites have been doing before. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This account has been disabled. Moore's cousin had been robbed of $10, allegedly by a student of Simeon, and he brought the gun with him to avenge his cousin. Much like Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis, Benji began his high school career as a guardin his case, a point guardbut eventually outgrew his position, albeit without leaving behind his perimeter skills. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. And I got a bone to pick with that Chicago hospital. 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. Before his death and subsequent lawsuit by the Wilson family, gunshot victims were taken to the nearest hospital instead of the nearest trauma center hospital. That legacy persists into the present day, but the greatest of them all might've been the one about whom no NBA tome was or will ever be written. Benji's passing had a massive impact on his community in the immediate term. Kristen Doute posts pic supporting Ariana Madix, the woman who STOLE her live-in-boyfriend of 6.5 yrs very A. Keys/Mashonda-ish, FREE GAME FRIDAY: Adults who had to raise themselves. In spite of all the accolades that were bestowed upon him, Wilson's personal life was growing complicated. Moore and Dixon's attorneys chose to present Wilson's celebrity as the primary reason for the charges against the two teenagers. Dildy, though, found Brandon to be a bit more reserved than Ben, whom Dildy described as a "jokester" who would hide other players' basketball shoes and goof around with children. About 8,000 people attended his wake Nov. 23 in Simeon's gym. "He was head and shoulders better than both those guys," Dildy said. What the hell is going on in our community such that ten fck!ng dollars is the impetus for settling a beef ? Benjamin Wilson: Son Sentenced To Six Years In Jail For Attacking Make sure that the file is a photo. Both men remain in jail to this day. It's estimated that 8,000 people attended Benji's wake at the Simeon gym on November 23, three days after he was gunned down, and that around 10,000 showed up to his funeral on November 24 at Operation PUSH headquarters. A 6-8 guard, Wilson drew comparisons to Magic Johnson. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. But he really screwed up when he went up to Simeon to find who stole his cousin's $10 armed with a gun. In 2007 he was arrested again and charged with three weapons offenses, for which he began serving a 40-year sentence in 2011. Wilson, though, said he has never felt pressure being his father's son. April 12, 2002: An unknown legacy - Chicago Tribune 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. I felt so sad to see all those teens attached to Ben. English 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. I see him sometimes in my minds eye, playing in the NBA, which he could have done after only two years in college. 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Wilson began playing basketball at an early age, starting in elementary school. He was not a pro yet with pro money. Despite being underage at the time, the Cook County States Attorney's office elected to try both men as adults. After Derrick Rose graduated from Simeon in 2007, the school stopped issuing the number and in 2009, it was finally retired in honor of both Rose and Wilson. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [17], In July 1984, Wilson attended the invitation-only Athletes For Better Education camp in Princeton, New Jersey. It took them hours before they could get a trauma surgeon and by then Wilson had lost so much blood the doctors said he would be a vegetable. [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. I just caught the end of the documentary on ESPN and I'm literally in tears. He also had a sister, Brelyn (Suga). Before leaving to join Team Israel, Cubs prospect Matt Mervis shared why this WBC means so much to him. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Wilson, 17, suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and groin and arrived at the hospital at 1:15 p.m. According to Chicago's then emergency protocol, Wilson was taken to the nearest available hospital, which was St. Bernard Hospital in Englewood. Brandon wore the No. Moore told the crowd he was sorry for what he did. He was named to Newsday's All-Long Island second team and was invited to play for the New York team against a Chicago-area squad in Saturday's Wendy's game. October 3, 1984 - September 9, 2021 (36 years old) Warren, Ohio. According to Barry Temkin of The Chicago Tribune,Rivers first introduced Brandon to the game, though there was never any pressure to live up to Benji's legacy. [16] [17] [18]. Billy Moore remained at Erica Murphy's home for most of the rest of the day. Wilson's recruiting attention has come mainly from lower Division I programs such as Hartford and Maryland-Eastern Shore, whom he said have offered him scholarships. 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. 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. Failed to remove flower. Wilson died on the same day that Simeon was to open its season. "He probably was the best player I've ever seen in high school.". If she wasnt able to forgive, I dont think her sons wouldve.. [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. Wilson died from injuries sustained in the shooting the following morning. Moore 5'9" 165lbs and Dixon 5'11" would not go up to a 6'8" 239 lb angry man and dig in his pockets. I wish my black people wake up!! In 2020, Two Sides of the Gun: A Story of Reconciliation was screened in Chicago during NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. 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. Would you date a rich man who admitted he had a starter wife? Simeon basketball player Jabari Parker had the number 25 stitched into the team sneakers during his time at Simeon. The assistant coach who showed him around was Tracy Dildy, a close friend of Ben Wilson's since grammar school. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Brandon Wilson (236651330)? 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. 4. 8 Things to Know Before You Watch ESPN's Documentary 'Benji' Fox News attacks Republicans for getting paid and delivering nothing. Brandon earned a scholarship to University of Maryland Easter Shore. This browser does not support getting your location. Chicago, Illinois high school basketball player, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, "A Rising Star, Extinguished, in 1980s Chicago", Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball: 101 Great Hoop Stories from , By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Pat Williams, The Great Book of Chicago Sports Lists, By Dan McNeil, Ed Sherman, "Life of "Benji" Comes Full Circle in Chicago", "Ben Wilson: A Life Cut Short but the Memories Remain", "What if Ben Wilson had Lived And Become a Flyin' Illini? Join the Lipstick Alley 2023 NCAA Tournament Challenge. Just as he was getting into his car, an ambulance arrived to the scene on South Vincennes. 1 high school senior, was trying to decide whether to attend DePaul or Illinois. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It looks like Brandon . "There's no pressure. [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. A lot of people looked to Ben's life to find away out. 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. [7] Mary Wilson had two sons from a previous marriage, including Curtis Glenn, and would have sons Anthony and Jeffrey with the elder Wilson before the couple divorced. Wilson bumped into one of three youths who blocked his way. Wilson then lunged at Moore, who responded by firing two shots at him. Brandon Sherrod Wilson was born January 13, 1984 to Benjamin Wilson and Jetun Rush. Brandon Wilson is former Simeon star Ben Wilson's son. Both Moore and Dixon were convicted on charges of murder and attempted armed robbery. On Ben Wilson's birthday. High school basketball all-star games are an achievement award, but also a tease. On January 13, 2022 he was called home for eternal rest. Jetun Rush would graduate from Simeon and Central State University as a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. From what . AGE. 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. Is my BEAUTY hurting me when it comes to graduate school interviews? He would eventually receive parole in 2005. As this was going on, two students from nearby Calumet High School, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon, had made their way to the school. Settlement reached in Wilson malpractice suit - UPI Archives ). Damn BRAT! But he said Thursday his hatred for Moore eventually turned into forgiveness. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Or, as those close to him knew him, Benji. The trial began in the fall of 1985. Brandon Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals, DB - CBSSports.com Billy Moore appears in the film to give his side of the story for the first time; he reiterated the claim made by his attorney at his trial, that he only shot Wilson out of fear for his own life. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [28] On January 13, 2022, Brandon Sherrod Wilson died in a car accident. [33] ESPN premiered a documentary on Wilson titled Benji on October 23, 2012. At Simeon, the basketball team remained sequestered in the teachers' lounge for the rest of the day. ", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Benjamin Wilson has been sentenced to six years of jail for an act that he considers self defense. Later that night, Chicago police arrested him there and shortly thereafter apprehended Omar Dixon. Its something I carry with me my whole life, Moore said. 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. Quote Tweet Hawk Athletics @ESHawksSports Jan 14 The Hawks mourn the sudden passing of Brandon Wilson, @ESHawksHoopsalumn. 25 his father made famous almost two decades ago. "Who wouldn't be? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. .whats left out are the many inaccuracies in the film and other distractions: I think the point was made at the beginning of the movie when the brother of Wilson stated that their mother taught them that saying yes sir, yes maam, excuse me and thank-you would get you far in the world. Join Facebook to connect with Branden Wilson and others you may know. I think Moore was thinking more about trying to have xes with Erica Murphy like any other 16 year old boy would. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The two brothers of slain Simeon High School. Wilson's temper eventually would get the best of him as he shoved a teacher to the floor when the teacher tried to break up another argument between the two. That status was partly a tribute to his gifts for the game and partly the awful handiwork of the two punks who killed him. He was the only non-senior on a squad that upset previously-undefeated Evanston at Assembly Hall in Champaign in the final. [7] Wilson turned and went back toward Moore, with an argument leading to Moore eventually drawing the pistol.