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Wilton Norman Chamberlain ( / ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn / CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons.
Find comprehensive stats, bio, awards and achievements of Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest centers in NBA history. See his career highlights, records, and Hall of Fame induction.
- August 21, 1936
- Wilt Chamberlain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936.
- Wilt Chamberlain was 7-1 (216 cm) tall.
- Wilt Chamberlain weighed 275 lbs (124 kg) when playing.
- Wilt Chamberlain was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1979 (Full List) .
- Wilt Chamberlain was drafted by Philadelphia Warriors, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1959 NBA Draft (territorial selection).
- Wilt Chamberlain last played in 1973.
- Wilt Chamberlain averaged 30.1 points, 22.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
- Wilt Chamberlain won 2 championships.
Apr 2, 2014 · Wilt Chamberlain was the first NBA player to score more than 30,000 cumulative points over his career, and the first and only player to score 100 points in a single game.
Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Wilt Chamberlain, the most dominant and unstoppable player in NBA history. See his records, awards, achievements and stories from his 14 seasons in the league.
Jun 17, 2024 · Wilt Chamberlain (born August 21, 1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 12, 1999, Los Angeles, California) was a professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 2, 2022 · Archive 75: Wilt Chamberlain. Known as the 'Big Dipper', Wilt Chamberlain changed the game at every level with his strength, athleticism and skill.
Feb 11, 2022 · Chamberlain, who is No. 6 on The Athletic’s list of the top 75 NBA players of all time, was a force unlike any other. There was never a man as large as he was — 7-foot-1, 275 pounds — who...
