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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 information on Wilt Chamberlain, a Hall of Fame center who played 14 seasons in the NBA. See his career stats, awards, records, and more on this page.
- August 21, 1936
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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.
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Sep 13, 2021 · Wilt Chamberlain, an unstoppable player in the paint, won 4 MVP awards, was named to 13 All-Star teams and won the NBA title twice during his Hall of Fame career.
Jun 17, 2024 · Wilt Chamberlain was a professional basketball player, considered to be one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game. More than 7 feet (2.1 metres) tall, Chamberlain was an outstanding centre. During his 1961–62 season he became the first player to score more than 4,000 points.
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Oct 12, 1999 · Learn about the legendary career of Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest players in NBA history. He scored more than 30,000 points, won two championships, and set many records, including 100 points in a single game.
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA's single-game scoring record by dropping a nice, round 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks....