Wilt chamberlain was every bit as gifted as his advocates believed. Wilts lakers still hold the record for most consecutive wins in a season at 33 straight games. His shot put was 53 feet when the world record was 63 feet. Chamberlain has long held perhaps an unbreakable nba record for scoring 100 points for the philadelphia warriors against the new york knicks on march 2, 1962. Wilt chamberlain highlight reel august 21, 1936 wilt chamberlain was born in beverly hills, california. Only michael jordan has averaged more points per game. For the 50th anniversary of wilt chamberlains 100point game, author gary m.
Wilt chamberlain american basketball player britannica. In 1984, wilt was cast in the major motion picture conan the destroyer. When he retired in 1973 after 14 seasons in the nba, chamberlain had amassed 31,419 points, a record that took kareem abduljabbar 15 seasons to break. Wilts 23,924 rebounds are still the league standard.
Of further note is the fact wilt set an nba record grabbing 55 rebounds against russell in a game on november 24, 1960, and grabbed more than 40 rebounds against bill in six other games. This article concerns the career achievements of basketball halloffamer wilt chamberlain, who holds numerous nba records in scoring, rebounding and durability. In 1996, wilt was named to the 50 greatest players in nba history list. Take a look back at one of the most dominant big men in nba history, wilt chamberlain. Before his prolific nba career, wilt chamberlain excelled. Rick barry and his underhanded free throw technique in malcolm gladwells podcast, revisionist history, he tells the story of wilt chamberlain and one of the most incredible basketball games ever played. Sex, drugs and rock n roll are on the agenda for many of our favourite celebs but some of them take the sex part further than others. Five things you didnt know about wilt chamberlains 100point game. The story of wilt chamberlain and the 1967 nba wayne lynch 4. Is there video from wilt chamberlains 100point game. Steph curry breaks 3point record, enters wilt chamberlain. Lebrons heat are the nearest challengers recently winning 27 straight games. He probably has enough wrist strength to break backboards.
Wilt chamberlain blocked 26 shots against the pistons. If ever there was a larger than life sports legend in america it was wilt chamberlain. Considered one of the greatest players in history, he holds many nba records in several categories, such as durability, scoring, and rebounding. That wilt chamberlain passed away in 1999 without ever marrying is understandable. Even though the era in which he played and the level. He is the only player to score 100 points in a single nba game as well as average more than 40 and 50 points. Team and opponent stats table g mp fg fga fg% ft fta ft% orb drb trb ast stl blk tov pf pts ptsg. Among others, he is the only player in nba history to average 40 and 50 points in a season, score 100 points in a single game, and grab over 2,000 rebounds in a single season. His 1,433 career points rank him just 25th alltime, but that number is misleading. He would give him a fight through force, finesse, and basketball smarts. His numbers including scoring an nbarecord 100 points in a single game. Wilt became the only player to shoot over 70% for a season in his final year with the lakers in 7273. Wilt chamberlain of the philadelphia warriors holds a sign reading 100 in the dressing room in hershey, pa. List of career achievements by wilt chamberlain wikipedia.
Watch a few clips and listen to a bit of the testimony that indicates this guy was a special world class. Wilt chamberlain and bill russel, both pivot guards, were and still are the biggest rivalry ever in the nba. Wilt chamberlain college stats college basketball at. Wilt chamberlain may be one of the nbas most prolific recordholders. He was the only nba player to score 4,000 points in a season.
The 196162 fleer design has aged well and even has an artistic appeal to it. With 62 records 59 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain is to the nba record book what jesus is to the new testament. Among his records are several that are considered unbreakable, such. Philadelphia in one of the last interviews of his life, wilt chamberlain spoke of regrets, his history with women and the man he thought was the best basketball player of all time. Born to play basketball wilt chamberlain was born august 21, 1936, in philadelphia, pennsylvania, one of nine children raised by william and olivia chamberlain. Wilt chamberlains 10 most unbreakable records musings. Those two cards, as well as other top cards can be found in our guide to the top ten wilt chamberlain cards. Wilt chamberlain wouldnt manhandle shaquille oneal through force though. Nba legends on the legacy of michael jordan by sam smith via twitter. Ive finally understood wilt chamberlains strength realgm. Why isnt wilt chamberlain considered the greatest of all. Wilton norman chamberlain was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, to olivia ruth johnson, a domestic worker, and william chamberlain, a welder, custodian, and handyman. Wilt chamberlain was that giant, big enough in his life and accomplishments to bear the weight of all future champions on his shoulders. But he was extraordinarily efficient, making an nbarecord 68.
A firstteam allamerican, he led the jayhawks into the. When this record is one day broken, though, it wont necessarily be a hall of famelevel. In leading the warriors to victory, chamberlain broke his own singlegame scoring record of 78 points set on dec. Wilt didnt come from a race of giants as many thought. One of the most difficulttobreak records in nba history belongs to wilt chamberlain. Its also available for the nba, football, hockey and baseball.
Chamberlains debut for the kansas varsity in 1956 was spectacular, as he set a school record by scoring 52 points. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest players basketball biography books clayton geoffreys. Wilt chamberlain was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1978. The thirdyear center had already set season scoring records in his first two seasons. Who has a shot at breaking wilt chamberlains most bizarre. Footage of wilt chamberlains 100point game in 1962 has long been the white whale of the sport, with. After he retired from basketball, he played professional volleyball. And wilt chamberlain broke his scoring record in 196162 in game 60 of 80, leaving 23. Wilt chamberlain biography childhood, life achievements. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements and timeline.
There just wasnt as much competitionlets take a look at the competition wilt played against, compared to the competition faced by shaq, a player with equally. In his two years with the varsity team, chamberlain led kansas to a combined record of 428 and a final four. Bill russell helped the celtics rule their sport like no team ever has. High school wilt chamberlain played basketball in overbrook high school in philadelphia. Klay thompsons 60point night evokes memories of wilt. Derek jeter now just 3 women away from breaking wilt chamberlains alltime record of 20,000. Wilt chamberlain cards, rookie cards and memorabilia guide. Wilt once scored 100 points in a contest, and he grabbed 55 rebounds in another.
Wilts ascension as a basketball star came just as the culture began a sexual revolution of sorts, and he. Both his parents were no bigger than 59, but as a young boy he began a growth spurt which would. Derek jeter now just 3 women away from breaking wilt. His philadelphia warriors beat the new york knicks on march 2, 1962 by the score of 169 to 147, and chamberlain, incredibly, scored 100 points in that game. Wilt chamberlain is considered one of the worlds alltime greatest professional basketball players. To answer your question, not as much as wilt chamberlain does. As 2018 nba allstar joel embiid puts it, wilt chamberlain was so freaking athletic. Chamberlain was an allstar starter in the eastern conference and scored 31 points with 24 rebounds in the allstar game. The famous men who have slept with thousands of women but. Wilt chamberlain is an american basketball player who played as a center and is considered one of the greatest players in history. Phil hutcheon grew up as a bookworm who idolized willie mays and wilt chamberlain.
The only wilt chamberlain rookie card was not released until his third season. Wilt chamberlain, in full wilton norman chamberlain, bynames wilt the stilt and the big dipper, born august 21, 1936, philadelphia, pennsylvania, u. In his 14year nba career, wilt chamberlain routinely put up videogamelike numbers. He would rewrite the nba record book many times over. He would become the greatest individual force in the sports history. Delta instructors latest book takes on the salacious side. Life of wilt chamberlain timeline timetoast timelines. Wilt also holds the rookie single game record with 45 rebounds. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The record books, indeed, are full of chamberlains accomplishments. There may finally be video of one of the most famous basketball games in nba history. Wilt chamberlain biography childhood, children, story. Like a greek god, he was bigger, faster and stronger than the mere mortals that surrounded him.
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