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 … 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 … 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

Regular season
Most offensive rebounds in a half: 13, Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks, March 4, 1987
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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 each year. He became a popular crowd-pleaser, exciting the fans with See more

Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Barkley left before his final year at Auburn and made himself eligible for the 1984 NBA draft. He was selected with the fifth pick in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers, two slots after the Chicago Bulls drafted 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 forwards, yet shorter than most power forwards he faced. However, Barkley was still … See more