Barkley was born and raised in Leeds, Alabama, 17 miles (27 km) east of Birmingham. He was the first black baby born at a segregated, all-white town hospital and was in the first group of black students at his … See more

Barkley was invited by Bob Knight to try out for United States men's basketball team for the 1984 Summer Olympics. He made it all the way to final … See more

During his 16-year NBA career, Barkley was regarded as one of the most controversial, outspoken and dominating players in the … See more

Barkley played collegiate basketball for the Auburn Tigers for three seasons. Although he struggled to control his weight, he excelled as a player and led the SEC in rebounding … See more

Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Barkley left before his final year at Auburn and made himself eligible for the 1984 NBA draft. … See more

Barkley played the power forward position, but occasionally played small forward and center. He was known for his unusual build as a basketball player, stockier than most small … See more

Regular season
Most offensive rebounds in a half: 13, Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, March 4, 1987 See more