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 …

He also played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA, where he played for the Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 2, 2014 · Returning to his hometown in 1965, Chamberlain joined the Philadelphia 76ers. There he helped his team score an NBA championship win over his former team. Along the …

Nov 12, 2021 · The Hall of Fame coach proved to be exactly what the 76ers franchise needed: the missing piece to Chamberlain’s championship puzzle in Philadelphia. “Wilt bought into …

Chamberlain left his hometown in 1955 to attend the University of Kansas, then starred for the Philadelphia (and later San Francisco) Warriors, 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. Friends say he...

Jul 14, 2023 · “Goliath” is a three-part series examining the historic life, career and impact of Philadelphia 76ers center Wilt Chamberlain. The Chamberlain Family along with City …

Dec 21, 2022 · His name: Wilton Norman Chamberlain. Born on August 21, 1936, Wilt resided in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. One of nine children, Wilt nearly died from pneumonia …

Jul 8, 2016 · Forty-eight years ago tomorrow, the Philadelphia 76ers traded their then-32-year-old center, seven-foot-one-inch Wilt Chamberlain, to the Los Angeles Lakers. The pride of …

Mar 1, 2012 · After a half, Chamberlain had 41 points -- not an uncommon feat for Wilt -- on 14-for-26 shooting, including an inexplicable 13 for 14 from the line. With his teammates feeding …

Sep 13, 2021 · After years of frustration, Chamberlain finally got by his arch rival as Philadelphia raced by Boston in five games, ending the Celtics’ eight-year stranglehold on the NBA title.