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They were so clever finding ways to get me the ball. They had to do more than just give up open shots. They had to avoid fouls and pass me the ball in traffic.
Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilt Chamberlain
Age: 63 †
Born: 1936
Born: August 21
Died: 1999
Died: October 12
Actor
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Wilton Norman Chamberlain
Wilt the Stilt
The Big Dipper
Mr 100
The Record Book
Dippy
The Load
George Marcus
Dip
Big Musty
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Finding
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They were willing to do anything to stop me.
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