Wilt Chamberlain was born in Philadelphia on this date in 1936.
Usually called “The Stilt” because it rhymed with Wilt, Chamberlain actually preferred the nickname “The Big Dipper.”
NewMexiKen had the pleasure of seeing Chamberlain play in person during the great Philadelphia 76ers 1966-1967 championship season. Wilt averaged 24.2 rebounds and 24.1 points per game that year.