Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons. Widely regarded as one of … See more

Overbrook High School (1953–1955)
Chamberlain stood 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) when he entered Philadelphia's Overbrook High School. … See more

Harlem Globetrotters (1958–1959)
After his frustrating junior year, Chamberlain wanted to become a professional player. At that time, the NBA did not accept … See more

After his stint with the Conquistadors, Chamberlain went into business and entertainment, made money in stocks and real estate, bought a … See more

Wilton Norman Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the sixth of nine children to southerners Olivia Ruth (née Johnson), a domestic worker, and William Chamberlain, a welder and handyman. The family lived in … See more

After his last Overbrook season, more than 200 universities tried to recruit Chamberlain. Among others, UCLA offered Chamberlain the opportunity to become a movie star, the University of Pennsylvania wanted to buy him diamonds, and Cecil … See more

San Diego Conquistadors (1973–1974)
In 1973, the San Diego Conquistadors, a member of the NBA-rival league ABA signed Chamberlain … See more