Wilt chamberlain 100

While today’s players make multi-million dollar salaries and play in front of upwards of 15,000 fans a night, Wilt Chamberlain’s record-setting performance took place in front of 4,124 fans at the arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Born 80 years ago on Aug. 21, 1936, four-time MVP and 13-time All-Star Wilt Chamberlain dominates the NBA record book, in which 'The Big Dipper' is the all-time leader in rebounds (23,924) and games with 50 or more points (118) — including his single-game record 100 points on March 2, 1962. Here are some rarely seen photos of 'Wilt the Stilt' — who died from a heart attack at the age of 63 in October 1999 — from adolescence to the pros and beyond.

The Harlem Globetrotters are an American exhibition basketball team. They combine athleticism, theater, entertainment, and comedy in their style of play. Over t...

One of 32 Jayhawks with a jersey retired in Allen Fieldhouse, Wilt Chamberlain garnered many awards as a center. The All-American standout played under Dick Harp from 1957-58.

Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999) Age 63, Congestive heart failure. The 7 foot 1, 250 pound center, Chamberlain played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA where he played for 4 different teams over a 14 year career. He holds numerous records in scoring, rebounding, and is the only player to score 100 points in a game. Although he suffered a long string of professional losses, he had a very successful career. Chosen one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. After basketball…

Wilt Chamberlain

Basketball players Bill Russell (L) and Wilt Chamberlain (top R) during game.

Wilt Chamberlain

Are you tired of Jordan fans bringing up stats as proof that Michael Jordan is hands down the greatest player ever? So am I. The "haterade" seems to be flowing so freely, I thought I'd take a sip or two myself...

ClutchPoints on Instagram: “Considering he averaged 45.8 minutes for his career and 48.5(!) in a single season, this truly is a mind-boggling stat 😮👏 --…”