Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999)

Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999) is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, dedicated 2000.

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2000 · Overbrook High School, N 59th St. & Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia

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A legendary basketball player, born in Philadelphia. Earned national attention at Overbrook High School and at the University of Kansas. Played professionally for the Harlem Globetrotters, Philadelphia Warriors and 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers, 1958-73. A dominant center, he set records for both rebounding and scoring; scored 100 points in one game, 1962. Most Valuable Player four times. Member, Basketball Hall of Fame.

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