1959 NBA draft
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The 1959 NBA draft was the 13th annual draft of the National Basketball Association. The draft was held on March 31, 1959, before the 1959–60 season. In this draft, eight NBA teams took turns selectin
Wilt Chamberlain was selected as the Philadelphia Warriors' territorial pick.
Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was enshrined in the N
1959 NBA draft
…consisted of 14 rounds comprising 85 players selected. Bob Boozer from Kansas State University was selected first overall by the Cincinnati Royals. Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Ferry were selected before the draft as Philadelphia Warriors' and St. Louis Hawks' territorial picks respectively. Although Chamberlain played…
Chamberlain with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1960
Chamberlain historical marker outside of Philadelphia's Overbrook High School
Chamberlain statue in South Philadelphia.
Chamberlain with the Harlem Globetrotters in 1959.