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Wilt Chamberlain was a Pro Basketball Hall of Fame player, between the years of 1959 - 1974. One of his landmark achievements was being the only player to score 100 points in a single game. Standing at 7 foot 1, Chamberlain was voted to the the first team all-NBA seven times, and was apart of the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.
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Fast Facts:
- Born: August 21, 1936
- Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- College: University of Kansas
- Four-Time NBA MVP
- Died October 12, 1999
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Early Life
Born in Philadelphia, Chamberlain as an avid track and field participant. Due to his 6-10 stature, Chamberlain joined his high school basketball team in Philadelphia's Overbrook High School. A high school standout, he was drafted by the Kansas Jayhawks in 1955. In 1957, Chamberlain lead the Jayhawks to the National Championship against the North Carolina Tarheels. He left the college ranks to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in 1958 for a reported $50,0000.NBA Career
After playing for the Harlem Globetrotters, Chamberlain joined the Philadelphia Warriors who later became the San Fransisco Warriors. In 1960 the Warriors played the Boston Celtics for the NBA championship, however, the Chamberlain lead team lost the seven-game series 2-4. He moved on to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played from 1965-1968. Winning a championship with the franchise in 1967. Chamberlain ended his career with the San Diego Conquistadors in 1974 with 31, 419 total points scored, 23,924 total rebounds, and was voted to the NBA 35th Anniversary Team.
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Wilt Chamberlain Questions
Was Wilt Chamberlain stupid? 1 AnswerBasketball like most team sports takes a lot of intelligence to master, Wilt dominated the basketball court during his days, he was an NBA MVP 4 times and in on... read more
What you you think of the sentencing of Joba Chamberlains impersonator Ryan Ward? 1 AnswerIt wasn't too bright for him to do what he did. I believe he even stated so. We can hope he has learned something from this and in the future he will not feel... read more
Does anyone believe it is true that Wilt Chamberlain really slept with 20,000 women? Has anyone surpassed him? 3 AnswersUm, no. Simple math: He would have to sleep with a woman every day for 50 years to even come close: 50x365=18,250. read more
How do you fix a wilting peace lily? 1 AnswerThere's a 95% likelihood that it needs to be watered. Peace lilies transpire lots of water through their leaves and when they dry out, they wilt very visibly. ... read more -
Wilt Chamberlain Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Lakers - Philadelphia 76ers - Golden State Warriors
- Basketball-Reference.com : Career Stats
- Height: 7-1
- Weight: 275
- Rookie Year: 1959
Wilt Chamberlain Timeline
- August 21, 1936 : Born
- 1958: Plays for Harlem Globetrotters
- 1959: Drafted 3rd by Philadelphia Warriors
- 1960: NBA MVP
- 1962: Scores 100 points in a game
- 1965: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
- 1966: NBA MVP
- 1967: NBA MVP
- 1968: NBA MVP
- 1973: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
- 1978: Inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame
- 1996: Named to NBA's All-Time 50 Greatest Players
- October 12, 1999 Died



