Wilt Chamberlain
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Summary
Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He died on October 12, 1999[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5], basketball coach[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and volleyball player[9]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,354 views/month, #1,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Educated at: Overbrook High School[13], University of Kansas[14]
- Award received: NBA Most Valuable Player Award[15], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[16], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[17], All-NBA Team[18], NBA All-Defensive Team[19], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[20]
- Member of: Kappa Alpha Psi[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of sports team: Harlem Globetrotters[23], Golden State Warriors[24], Philadelphia 76ers[25], Los Angeles Lakers[26], Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball[27]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[28]
- League or competition: NCAA Division I men's basketball[29], National Basketball Association[30]
- Part of: Butch–Wilt feud[31]
- Commons category: Wilt Chamberlain[32]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[33]
- Cause of death: congestive heart failure[34]
- Residence: Philadelphia[35]
- Sport: basketball[36]
- Drafted by: Golden State Warriors[37]
- Family name: Chamberlain[38]
- Given name: Wilton[39]
- Significant event: Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Wilt Chamberlain[41]
- Medical condition: stuttering[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Nickname: Wilt the Stilt[45], The Big Dipper[46], The Load[47], Dippy[48], The Record Book[49]
- Different from: Rudy LaRusso[50], Sharif Chambliss[51]
Why It Matters
Wilt Chamberlain has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Wilt Chamberlain born?
Wilt Chamberlain's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
Where did Wilt Chamberlain die?
Wilt Chamberlain passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Wilt Chamberlain do for work?
Wilt Chamberlain worked as a basketball player[5], basketball coach[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and volleyball player[9].
Where did Wilt Chamberlain go to school?
Wilt Chamberlain was educated at Overbrook High School[13] and University of Kansas[14].
What awards did Wilt Chamberlain receive?
Honors received include NBA Most Valuable Player Award[15], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[16], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[17], and All-NBA Team[18].