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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
May 10, 2023 · A crowd of 17,505 was on hand 50 years ago today as Chamberlain’s Lakers bowed out 102-93 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. And as the Knicks celebrated the franchise’s second title, Chamberlain ...