Harvey Pollack
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Herbert Harvey Pollack was an American sports statistician, a journalist of sports and entertainment, a publicist, and long term director of statistical information for the Philadelphia 76ers. At the
Historical marker for Pollack in South Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain set the single-game scoring record in the National Basketball Association by scoring 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169–147 win over the New York Knicks on March 2, 196
Harvey Pollack
…1987–88 season, when he assumed the duties of director of statistical information for the team. Pollack holds the distinction of keeping score during Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, on March 2, 1962. According to Pollack, it was the "Busiest night of my career" as there was no press. Thus, he was the statistician and sole reporter…
Chamberlain in the locker room immediately after the game displaying a sign reading "100"
George Mikan (No. 99), shown here in college, dominated the NBA before Chamberlain.
Chamberlain (#13) predicted comparisons to Bill Russell (left).