Moses Malone
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Summary
Moses Malone was born on March 23, 1955[1], in Petersburg[2]. He died on September 13, 2015[3], in Norfolk, Virginia[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,609 views/month, #3,845 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Memorial Oaks Cemetery[8]
- Child: Marcus Malone[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Educated at: Petersburg High School[13]
- Award received: NBA Most Valuable Player Award[14], All-NBA Team[15], NBA All-Defensive Team[16], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of sports team: Milwaukee Bucks[19], Spirits of St. Louis[20], San Antonio Spurs[21], Atlanta Hawks[22], Washington Wizards[23], Los Angeles Clippers[24], Houston Rockets[25], Philadelphia 76ers[26], Utah Stars[27]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[28], American Basketball Association[29]
- Commons category: Moses Malone[30]
- Position played on team / speciality: power forward[31], center[32]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[33]
- Residence: Virginia[34], Petersburg[35]
- Sport: basketball[36]
- Family name: Malone[37]
- Given name: Moses[38], Eugene[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Nickname: Chairman of the Boards[42], Big Mo[43], Mumbles Malone[44]
- Birth name: Moses Eugene Malone[45]
- Name in native language: Moses Malone[46]
- Different from: Maurice Cheeks[47]
- Start of work period: 1974[48]
- End of work period: 1995[49]
Why It Matters
Moses Malone has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Larry Smith[52], a basketball player[53], b. 1958[54], of United States[55], awarded the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame[56].
FAQs
Where was Moses Malone born?
Moses Malone's place of birth was Petersburg[2].
Where did Moses Malone die?
Moses Malone died in Norfolk, Virginia[4].
What did Moses Malone do for work?
Moses Malone worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6].
Where did Moses Malone go to school?
Moses Malone was educated at Petersburg High School[13].
What awards did Moses Malone receive?
Honors received include NBA Most Valuable Player Award[14] and All-NBA Team[15].
Who did Moses Malone influence?
Moses Malone has been cited as an influence by Larry Smith[52].