Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia. He was a legendary American professional basketball player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Chamberlain started his basketball career at Overbrook High School, where he was recognized for his remarkable athleticism and size. After high school, Chamberlain attended the University of Kansas, where he played for the Kansas Jayhawks for two seasons. More about Wilt Chamberlain
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Chamberlain's professional career began with the Harlem Globetrotters in 1958 before he entered the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959. In his rookie season with the Warriors, Chamberlain had an outstanding performance, averaging 37.6 points per game and 27 rebounds per game. However, it was his 1961-62 season that is considered one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history, where he averaged 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game. Chamberlain played for various NBA teams throughout his career, including the Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, and the San Francisco Warriors. In total, Chamberlain scored 31,419 points and 23,924 rebounds in 1,045 games, putting him among the greatest NBA players of all time.In total, we tracked 2819 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Wilt Chamberlain (1999 UPPER DECK CENTURY LEGENDS EPIC WILT CHAMBERLAIN AUTO AUTOGRAPH BGS 8 10) was sold in October 2021 for $34999.00 while the cheapest item (Wilt Chamberlain Hand Signed 1993 Basketball Card Los Angeles Lakers) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2017. The month with the most items sold (43) was February 2010 with an average selling price of $125.00 for an autographed item of Wilt Chamberlain. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2021 with $1300.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.99 was June 2020. In average, an autographed item from Wilt Chamberlain is worth $112.50.
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Mavericks big man falls just short of Wilt Chamberlain's record by missing first (03/15/24): Gafford finished his run with 33 straight field goals made
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford comes short in quest to break Wilt Chamberlain's conse (03/15/24): Gafford finished his run with 33 straight field goals.
Mavericks' Daniel Gafford on doorstep of Wilt Chamberlain record he is uniquely (03/14/24): Gafford has now made 33 straight field goals, two short of Chamberlain's all-time mark
Why Mavericks' Daniel Gafford is in a perfect situation to break Wilt Chamberlai (03/12/24): Gafford has converted 28 straight field goals, seven shy of Chamberlain's all-time mark
Sixers' Joel Embiid joins exclusive club with 20th consecutive 30-point game (01/21/24): Embiid is the third player in NBA history to reach that milestone, joining Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jersey from 1972 NBA Finals sells for record $4.9 millio (09/2023): The jersey has become the most valuable game-worn vintage NBA item ever sold publicly
What NBA records might never be broken? (08/2023): From Bill Russell's 11 rings to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, there are a few that will likely last a long while.
Boston HoFer Kevin Garnett on Wilt Chamberlain, Victor Wembanyama (07/2023): The Big Ticket had some words about Wemby and Wilt both.
Rookie Wilt Chamberlain jersey sells for staggering price at auction (06/2023): A uniform worn by Basketball Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain during his rookie season sold for $1.79 million at auction on Saturday.
Sixers' James Harden passes Wilt Chamberlain for 20th on the NBA's all-time play (05/2023): Harden reached the milestone in the Sixers' Game 5 win over the Celtics
Kevon Looney beats Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell in one NBA playoff stat (04/2023): Kevon Looney's playoff impact on the Warriors is no longer the work of an unsung hero. He has a place in the record books.
Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson on exclusive list after Nug (03/2023): Jokic put up a triple-double before the fourth quarter even started in win over Philadelphia
You know what time it is! Dame goes off for 71 (02/2023): Damian Lillard took it to another level Sunday as he now has five career 60-point games, behind only Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain.
Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats (01/2023): Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.
Joel Embiid passes Wilt Chamberlain for 40-point games for Sixers (12/2022): Joel Embiid has now passed Wilt Chamberlain on the 40-point games list in Philadelphia 76ers history.
On this day: Wilt Chamberlain nabs 55 rebounds vs. Boston; Gorman, Hunter, Bing, (11/2022): On this day, legendary big man Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 55 boards vs. Boston, and Mike Gorman, Brandon Hunter, Dave Bing, and Shavlik Randolph were born.
Jokic, Murray lead tired Nuggets past Thunder 122-117 (10/2022): DENVER (AP) On the night the Denver Nuggets celebrated Nikola Jokic's second straight MVP trophy and their superstar tied Wilt Chamberlain for sixth all-time with his 78th triple-double, it was Jamal Murray who got the strongest hugs from his coach and biggest ovations from the crowd. ''It's been
Drummond makes case as NBA's rebounding GOAT (08/2022): Dennis Rodman, Wilt Chamberlain ... Andre Drummond? The journeyman big doesn't just see himself in their company on the boards, he thinks he's better.
Kevin Durant's funny reaction to Otto Porter Jr.-Wilt Chamberlain comparison (05/2022): Kevin Durant had a hilarious reaction to the Otto Porter Jr.-Wilt Chamberlain comparison.
Jordan Poole's historic NBA playoff start puts him alongside Wilt Chamberlain (04/2022): Jordan Poole is being mentioned among the greatest players in Warriors franchise history.
12 times NBA awards were pretty ridiculous (03/2022): HoopsHype breaks down 11 NBA awards that didn't make any sense, including Wilt Chamberlain not winning MVP the year he averaged 50 points.
How would Wilt Chamberlain fare in today’s NBA? (02/2022): As we approach the 60th anniversary of the Hall of Famer’s 100-point game, Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill and Yahoo Fantasy analyst Andy Behrens ponder how the man called “the Big Dipper” would fare in today’s game.
Joel Embiid joins Wilt Chamberlain and Allen Iverson as only Sixers with seven s (01/2022): Embiid went for 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the Sixers' win over the Rockets
AP WAS THERE: Wilt sets NBA scoring record with 100 points (11/2021): Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record that still stands by scoring 100 points as he helped the Philadelphia Warriors beat the New York Knicks 169-147 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Chamberlain had 23 points at the end of the first quarter, 41 at halftime and 69 at the end of the third. HERSHEY, Pa. - ''It
Harlem Globetrotters want to become an NBA franchise: 'Basketball would not be w (06/2021): NBA players, including like Wilt Chamberlain, Connie Hawkins and Nat Clifton suited up for the Globetrotters before getting their start in the Association
Bucks vs. Blazers takeaways: Giannis Antetokounmpo ties Wilt Chamberlain record (04/2021): Giannis had one of the most efficient nights of his career
Jokic joins Wilt, 2nd center with 50 triple-doubles (03/2021): Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became just the second center in NBA history with 50 triple-doubles, joining Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain.
Full Game Recap: Rockets vs Kings | Harden Continues To Chase Chamberlain (02/2019): James Harden has recorded his 28th consecutive game with 30+ points as his 34 points (12-24 FG) have helped propel the Rockets to a 104-74 lead over the Kings at
James Harden matches another Wilt Chamberlain feat with 61-point night | FOX Spo (01/2019): James Harden once again did something that hasn't been done since 1963. James Harden won't stop scoring. The reigning MVP dropped 61 points in a 114-110 win over the Knicks on Wednesday, giving him three 55-point games in the last calendar month.
Nikola Jokic Is On Pace To Join Wilt Chamberlain With Insane Record (12/2018): Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic enters Saturday averaging 7.7 assists per game. If the Nuggets’ star center can keep this up and finish the entire season averaging more than seven assists per game, Jokic will join the legendary Wilt Chamberlain as the only seven-footers in NBA history to average
Ex-Lakers Teammate -- CALLS BS ON WILT CHAMBERLAIN ... No Way He Boned All Those (03/2015): One of Wilt Chamberlain's former teammates is calling out the NBA legend -- telling TMZ Sports there's NO WAY he took down 20,000 women ... because he was too busy taking down McDonalds. We spoke with Tom Hawkins -- who played 2 seasons with… Permalink
Wilt Chamberlain's home, Hollywood sign among LA historic sites listed in new on (02/2015): LOS ANGELES, Calif. - From towering basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain's hillside home to downtown's towering art-deco high-rise buildings, Los Angeles is putting all its landmarks online.
Clippers' DeAndre Jordan could duplicate Wilt Chamberlain's feat (01/2015): It may be hard to believe, but Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and the incomparable Wilt Chamberlain are being mentioned in the same breath.
Sixers legend Wilt Chamberlain immortalized on stamp (12/2014): A hometown hero and former 76er Wilt Chamberlain is being commemorated.
Luncheon This Week Celebrates Release Of Wilt Chamberlain Postage Stamps (11/2014): A luncheon is set for Friday to celebrate the long-awaited release of the Wilt Chamberlain U.S. postage stamps
Wilt Chamberlain to be Featured on U.S. Postage Stamp (10/2014): Wilt Chamberlain will appear on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.According to an Oct. 2 update by Ball Don't Lie's Dan Devine, the stamp is "the first of its kind ever to feature an NBA player":"It...
Gerry Schroeder's order on court ruled vs. Wilt Chamberlain (09/2014): When Gerry Schroeder recalls his playing days at the University of Colorado, there's no exaggeration needed to make listeners say "wow."
The Streaker: The story behind Wilt Chamberlain sleeping with 20,000 women (08/2014): He dominated opponents and broke records on the court but Wilt Chamberlain might be better known in popular culture for claiming to have slept with 20,000 women.
Ashway: The legend of Wilt Chamberlain and Kevin Grow (03/2014): Denton Ashway is a contributing columnist for The Times. His column appears on Wednesday.
Wilt Chamberlain film 'Jayhawkers' premiering Feb. 14 (01/2014): Kansas University professor Kevin Willmott will premiere his new film "Jayhawkers" at the Lied Center February 14.
Connie Dierking Dies at 77; Part of Wilt Chamberlain Trade (12/2013): Mr. Dierking was a center who teamed with Oscar Robertson at the University of Cincinnati and in the N.B.A., where he was among three players traded to bring Chamberlain back to Philadelphia.
GIF: Explaining Wilt Chamberlain's dominance (08/2013): To celebrate the late Wilt Chamberlain's 77th birthday, USA Today posted this info-gif on Tuesday night to help illustrate just how dominant the big man was in his playing days.
Wilt Chamberlain's record blown by Washington Kastles (07/2013): Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers won 33 games straight, a record now surpassed by the Washington Kastles. But surely Wilt Chamberlain would join the current Lakers in praising the new record-holders.
Grass Roots Movement May Reach Goal Of Wilt Chamberlain On Stamp (05/2013): It looks like the grass roots movement to get the legendary Wilt Chamberlain immortalized on a U.S. Postage Stamp is going to reach its goal.
Celtics' Chris Wilcox in Wilt Chamberlain's company (04/2013): BOSTON - Chris Wilcox boosted his field goal percentage to 71.0 this season by making six of seven shots Sunday in the Celticsand#8217; 107-96 victory over Washington.
Kobe Bryant Surpasses Wilt Chamberlain On NBA's All-Time Scoring List (03/2013): The Black Mamba officially moved past Wilt on the NBA's all-time scoring list on Saturday (March 30), during the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Sacramento Kings.
Wilt Chamberlain: Black History Photo Of The Day (02/2013): A picture is certainly worth a thousand words. What better way to celebrate Black History Month than by taking a moment to acknowledge the snapshots of time that represent the struggle and triumph of African-Americans through the years?
Rock: Manti Te'o, Lance Armstrong, Wilt Chamberlain and other hoax sports s (01/2013): I'm having a hard time trusting anyone these days, and it's only partially due to election-season fatigue. More recently, a...
Paul Pfeiffer recreates Wilt Chamberlain's "playroom" at Paula Cooper Gallery (09/2012): Paul Pfeiffer, Playroom, 2012. Steel, glass one-way mirror, wood, MDF, fabric, upholstery, and lights, 62 1/4 x 72 x 30 in. (158.1 x 182.9 x 76.2 cm). Edition of 3. © Paul Pfeiffer. Courtesy Paula Cooper Gallery, New York.
Film is bringing KU’s Wilt Chamberlain and Phog Allen to life (08/2012): “Quiet on set!”
'Jayhawkers,' local film about Wilt Chamberlain, seeks funding (07/2012): Thursday is the last day for the upcoming feature film “Jayhawkers” to receive much-needed funding from the community whose story it tells.
Wilt Chamberlain's minutes-played record boggles NBA minds (04/2012): DALLAS -- When the roll call for NBA iron men is announced, Wilt Chamberlain is at the top of the illustrious list.
Forgotten treasure: Move over Wilt Chamberlain. Meet Bennie Fuller (03/2012): At the Arkansas School for the Deaf, Jan. 19, 1971, is remembered as the date when Bennie Fuller became the country's only deaf player in documented, state-association varsity basketball to reach the century mark, with 102 points. Even more interesting is his tie to Pensacola.
Not so grand feat: Wilt Chamberlain and the 100-point game (02/2012): With the 50th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game March 2, 1962, almost here, that night in Hershey, Pa., has been dissected more thoroughly than a crime-show corpse.
M. Basketball. Special Olympians take to Allen Fieldhouse as part of annual Wilt (01/2012): There may have not been a Jayhawk game inside Allen Fieldhouse Sunday, but that did not stop hundreds of Special Olympians from having the time of their lives.
Little ‘Dipper’: Jeff Withey matches Wilt Chamberlain (11/2011): Jeff Withey now has something in common with Kansas University basketball legend/fellow 7-footer Wilt Chamberlain.
Will Wilt Chamberlain Be Put on a Stamp? (06/2011): According to the Philly Inquirer , the US Postal Service is considering putting Wilt the Stilt on a stamp , which would be awesome: “A Philadelphia-based campaign to get Wilt Chamberlain on a U.S. stamp has gotten to the right place.
Wilt Chamberlain in Your Mailbox? (03/2011): The push is on to get the Philly sports legend on a postage stamp.
W. Basketball. Jayhawks Host Special Olympians For 27th Annual Wilt Chamberlain (02/2011): Following an exciting 77-61 win over Nebraska Saturday evening, the Kansas women's basketball team got to celebrate with more than 100 Special Olympians as the Jayhawks played host to the 27th Annual Wilt Chamberlain Basketball Clinic Sunday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse.
Wilt Chamberlain's only trip to Cal in Kansas uniform still resonates today 54 y (12/2010): Fifty-four years ago this week, on the day before top-ranked Kansas played at Cal, a crowd of 500 curious spectators showed up at Harmon Gym to watch the Jayhawks warm up for practice.