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Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilt Chamberlain

Athlete · born August 21, 1936 · died 1999

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Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~22Joined Harlem Globetrotters1958
  2. ~23Joined Golden State Warriors1959
  3. ~24Received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award1960
  4. ~24Received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award1960
  5. ~24Named All-NBA Team1960
  6. ~24Received the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award1960
  7. ~29Joined Philadelphia 76ers1965
  8. ~32Joined Los Angeles Lakers1968
  9. ~36Received the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award1972
  10. ~36Named NBA All-Defensive Team1972

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