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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
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Wilton Norman Chamberlain
Wilt the Stilt
The Big Dipper
Mr 100
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Dippy
The Load
George Marcus
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