Sixty-five years ago today, Wilt Chamberlain authored the greatest rebounding performance in NBA history, collecting 55 boards for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 132–129 defeat to the Boston Celtics. The …
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NBAVintage Basketball
The Night The Earth Tilted: Russell Vs. Chamberlain Begins And Redefines The Center
by Len Werleby Len WerleI. Opening bell: Boston Garden, November 7, 1959 The curtain rose on the greatest one-on-one theater the NBA has known: Philadelphia Warriors rookie Wilt Chamberlain, a behemoth of points waiting …
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NBAVintage Basketball
Wilt Chamberlain’s Ironman Streak: 47 Consecutive Complete Games In 1962
by Len Werleby Len WerleWilt Chamberlain’s name stands as a beacon of dominance and unparalleled achievements. Among his many records, one particularly awe-inspiring feat is often overlooked—the streak of 47 consecutive complete games during …
