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"Wilt will push him to his limit" - Bill Sharman claimed Wilt's arrival in the NBA will be the best thing for the Celtics and Bill Russell
Coming off a stellar stint at Kansas and a brief year with the Harlem Globetrotters, Wilt Chamberlain's entry into the NBA was marked by unparalleled expectations. Despite being perceived as a ...
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Wilt battled 'loser' label
Wilt Chamberlain was always bigger than life ... In November 1955, early in Chamberlain's freshman year at Kansas, the NBA decided his professional future. In an unprecedented move, the league ...
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University of Kansas
Consensus All-American in 1957 and 1958 … Most Outstanding Player of the 1957 NCAA Tournament … All-Big Seven selection and conference scoring champion in 1957 and 1958 … Owns Kansas single-game ...
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Wilt battled 'loser' label
In November 1955, early in Chamberlain's freshman year at Kansas, Wilt Chamberlain averaged 29.9 points and 18.9 rebounds during his two seasons with Kansas. the NBA decided his professional future.