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. Wilt chamberlain american basketball player britannica. If wilt started at the age of 15, from then up to the age of 55 when the book was published he would have had 40 years to sleep with 20,000 women, or 500 different women a yeareasy math. He would become the greatest individual force in the sports history. I had a copy of this one before but it got damaged. Wilt chamberlain continues to loom large in sixers history. Wilt chamberlain, in full wilton norman chamberlain, bynames wilt the stilt and the big dipper, professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in. Wilt chamberlain, playing in his final season, led the league in rebounding for the 11th time in his career. I have waited 40 years to read this book, well worth. This book brought back all the heartache of all the loses to celtics, to the first championship in the 72 season.
The times have changed and chamberlain, now 50, has too. Always outspoken and sometimes controversial, chamberlain feels he now has even more freedom to express his views on various subjects. At seven feet, one inch tall, he was a towering figure, nicknamed wilt the stilt a moniker he is said to have despised. Its hard to believe that there will ever be another player who can dominate as many statistical categories as the big dipper did. With 62 records of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain is to the nba record book what jesus is to the new testament.
If youre looking to dig into some 50s and 60s nba history, this is the book for you. Bill russell, wilt chamberlain, and the golden age of basketball paperback september 26, 2006. In a 14year professional career studded with superlatives, wilt chamberlain established the centrality of court dominance in basketball, and thus changed the game forever. Chamberlain is the only player in nba history to average at least 30 points and 20 rebounds per game in a. The team, built around future halloffamers wilt chamberlain and jerry west, was. Wilton norman chamberlain was an american basketball player who played as a center and is. Wilt chamberlain, the most physically dominate athlete of his era, who got consistently whooped by the greatest player ever, bill. Postage stamp pays tribute to wilt chamberlain the new. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Just like any other 7 foot black millionaire who lives next door by wilt chamberlain macmillan publishing 1973 biography. Unusually tall for his age, chamberlain was constantly teased about his height.
And he would prod bill russell into playing some of his very best basketball. Jerry west, elgin baylor, and bob ryan on how the trade of one of. Wilt chamberlain, one of the most dominant players in the history of basketball and the only one to score 100 points in an nba game, died tuesday at. Led by wilt chamberlain and jerry west the 197172 lakers won an nba record 33consecutive games and went to win the nba championship, the second in chamberlains career. The first definitive oral history of the ever popular l. Wilt chamberlain is considered one of the worlds alltime greatest professional basketball players. With 72 records 68 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain dominates the nba record book. Chamberlain also published a more revealing book about his personal life entitled a view from above in 1991. Lebron wasnt the first great to orchestrate a move to the lakers.
A piece of my philadelphia childhood died when the greatest athlete of all time had fallen. Wilt passed away on october 12, 1999, at the age of 63. Why wilt chamberlain was the greatest athlete of all time. Kareem abduljabbar once tore into wilt chamberlain in an. The extra tall stamps pay tribute to chamberlains height 7 1. He also played polo, tennis, paddle ball, and water skied. The book was still in great condition, with the binding still intact. Wilt chamberlain was born august 21, 1936, in philadelphia, pennsylvania, one of nine children raised by william and olivia chamberlain. Mede door dit boek slaagde chamberlain erin zijn eigen imago en.
Jalen rose and david jacoby give a lesson on nba legend and pro baseketball hall of famer wilt chamberlains career and legacy. Long before the emergence of onename superstars like shaq and kobe. Just like any other 7foot black millionaire who lives next door, was published in 1973. Bill russell has eleven rings meaning he won eleven championships in the thirteen years he played. Wilt chamberlain is statistically the greatest basketball player who ever lived. He was one of 11 children of olivia and william chamberlain. In addition to all these legendary tales, wilt toured with the harlem globetrotters in 1959. Wilt chamberlain profile and basic stats wilt chamberlain information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. His father worked in a local publishing company, while his mother performed outside housework. His peers and the sportswriters of the day always said he had a chip on his shoulder for that reason. Wilton norman chamberlain wilt the stilt, the big dipper, dippy, dip, the load, big musty, the record book. Wilts lakers still hold the record for most consecutive wins in a season at 33 straight games. Highlights from wilt chamberlains days with the philadelphia 76ers. During his 196162 season he became the first player to score more than 4,000 points in a.
Wilt chamberlain was born on august 21, 1936, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Every guy in human history has been turned down by a woman at some point. Did wilt chamberlain really sleep with 20,000 women. One of the most successful and popular professional franchises in all american sports, the lakers have won a combined 16 basketball association of. Wilt chamberlain scoring stats belong to a oneman category and have no comparison with any other player in nba history. Wilt chamberlain, jerry west and elgin baylor led the lakers past the phoenix suns and into the western conference finals on this day in nba history.
Lakers rivalry back in the wilt chamberlain and willis reed do battle. Wilt chamberlain biography childhood, children, story. It should say something that kobe bryant s 81point outburst is. Just like any other 7foot black millionaire who lives next door, lj 873. He is considered as one of the most successful players in nba history. The author shares stories of the nbas first big rivalry. Wilt chamberlain, while still considered by most to be the most dominant offensive force in history, only won two nba titles in his career, one with the philadelphia 76ers in 1967 and the other with the lakers in 1972. Lakers legend on playing with jerry west, relationship with rival bill russell and new book the hall of famer released his memoir just four days after his statue unveiling at. He set nba singlegame records for most points 100, most consecutive field goals 18 and most rebounds 55. The 33 wins in a row will most likely never be beat. Traded by the san francisco warriors to the philadelphia 76ers for connie dierking, paul neumann, lee shaffer and cash. As of summer 2012, the lakers hold the alltime records for wins 3,125, winning percentage. Wilt chamberlain, professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game.
Chamberlains outing remains one of the most incredible performances in nba history. Pomerantz 2005, who used chamberlain as a metaphor for the uprising of black america. Wilt chamberlain career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. The record books are indeed heavy with chamberlains accomplishments. He was the only nba player to score 4,000 points in a season.
Wilt chamberlain had more competition back in his day than there is today. Lakers uniform and wearing his philadelphia warriors uniform. Wilt chamberlain is an american basketball player who played as a center and is considered one of the greatest players in history. His extraordinary feats in the 1962 season were later subject of the book wilt, 1962 by gary m. Wilton norman chamberlain was a professional basketball player, born on 21 august 1936, in philadelphia, pennsylvania usa, to olivia johnson and william chamberlain. Wilt chamberlain and bill russell met in four game 7s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The show and millions of other books are available for instant access. Wilt chamberlain is in a category of his own in nba. The two wilt chamberlain stamps issued show him in his l. Wilt chamberlain, who dominated basketball in the 1960s, is being honored on friday with his own postage stamp.
Chamberlain often found himself on the losing end of battles with bill russells boston celtics, who won 11 titles in. The lakers had a great team with jerry west and wilt chamberlain. Wilt chamberlain nba original autographed items for sale. Nba finals 1987 the 1987 nba finals was the championship round of the 1986 1987 nba season. Chamberlain has written his second book in over 18 years the first was wilt. For wilt chamberlain was every bit as gifted as his advocates believed. As the book moves through the 80s, i could visualize each year and the outcomes. The day wilt chamberlain, nba legend, died at 63 in 1999.
He would rewrite the nba record book many times over. Wilt chamberlain was the second best center in pro basketball during the 1960s behind bill russell. He also became the first player in nba history to record a fieldgoal percentage above. Wilt chamberlain original sports autographed items for. Wilt the stilt, the big dipper, dippy, dip, the load, big musty, the record book. A capturing of basketball legend wilt chamberlains personality and. His philadelphia 76ers had failed to defend their 1967 nba title, becoming the first team in league history to blow a 31 lea. Lebrons heat are the nearest challengers recently winning 27 straight games.
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