Without looking it up, tell me who the philadelphia warriors were playing against 52 years ago when wilt chamberlain dropped an nbarecord 100 points if thats not enough of a challenge. But no one was there to film it, says matthew barton. The night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era gary m. When wilt chamberlain scored 100 points on march 2, 1962, in the philadelphia. Wilt chamberlain set the singlegame scoring record in the national basketball association nba by scoring 100 points for the philadelphia warriors in a 169147 win over the new york knicks on march 2, 1962, at hershey sports arena in hershey, pennsylvania. Centered around the night wilt chamberlain scored 100 points in a professional. Joe rucklick recalls setting up wilt chamberlain to score his 100th point against the new york knicks. More than 100 pages filled with riveting facts on basketball hall o. The night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era pomerantz, gary m. Did wilt chamberlain really sleep with 20,000 women.
When wilt chamberlain scored 100 points on march 2, 1962 for the philadelphia warriors against the new york knicks, it was in front of a crowd of roughly 4,000 people. On the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the big dipper, scored one hundred points. It was the first time that a professional basketball player had. Wilt chamberlain scored 100 points in a game on march 2nd, 1962. Wilt chamberlain s stat line was insane, even beyond the 100 points. The highlight came on march 2, 1962, in hershey, pa. Learn the inspiring story of the basketball legend, wilt chamberlain. How did wilt chamberlain score 100 points in a single game. While kobe bryant may have brought to life the idea of someone scoring 100 points. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. He curates recorded sound at the library of congress. The night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era by gary m. On the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the big dipper, scored 100 points in a game against the new york knickerbockers. On the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking.
Five things you didnt know about wilt chamberlains 100. At the heart of the book is the selfmade chamberlain, a romantic cosmopolitan who. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest players, youll learn the incredible story of one of basketballs. Pomerantzs book, wilt, 1962, imhoff is quoted as saying the following to a referee after he. The night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era by. Hand color tinted photo of wilt chamberlain holding his homemade 100 sign celebrating his record breaking score on march 2, 1962. What inspired you to write about wilt chamberlains 100point game.
Pomerantz also provides interesting details about the infancy and adolescence of. Chamberlain holds numerous nba records in scoring, rebounding, and durability categories. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest players, youll. How did wilt chamberlain score 100 points in one game. It was the first time that a professional basketball player had scored 100 points in. On march 2, 1962, philadelphia warriors center wilt chamberlain scores 100 points against the new york knicks. Pomerantz, historian, journalist and stanford university lecturer, is the author of six nonfiction books. No video exists of the 100 point game, but if you go to the web site referenced by tyronious, you can hear the audio of the entire 4th quarter. The game was not televised, and no video footage of the game has been recovered. Wilt chamberlain audiobook clayton geoffreys audible. Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete.
Wilt chamberlain scored 100 points in a game 55 years ago. This day in history wilt chamberlain scores 100 points. Territorial pick, rookie season, the rookie mvp, and continued dominance. It was the first time that a professional basketball player had scored 100. Chamberlain finished with 100 points on 36of63 shooting from the field 57. On the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete. It is widely considered one of the greatest records in basketball. Chamberlain, or wilt the stilt as he was often known, is enshrined in record books and memories for a legendary 1962 performance in which he scored 100 points in a single game, a record no other player. Wilt chamberlain 100 march 2, 1962 myvintagephotos.
He is the only player to score 100 points in a single nba game or average more than 40 and 50 points in a season. Michael jordan career high highlights vs cavaliers 1990. The truth behind wilt chamberlains 100point game bleacher. In this file photo from march 2, 1962, wilt chamberlain of the philadelphia warriors holds a sign reading 100 in the dressing room in hershey, pa. Wilt chamberlain scores 100 points against the new york knicks on march 2, 1962. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest.
Wilt, 1962 on the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the big dipper, scored one. Nba games were not regularly televised at that time. Wilt, 1962 on march 2, 1962, a giant rolled into hershey, pa. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download. Chamberlain averaged an amazing 50 points a game during the 196162 season for the philadelphia warriors. To some degree wilt, 1962 is a biography of wilt chamberlain that centers on his famous 100point game. Rare tape of wilt chamberlains 100point game to be. The inspiring story of one of basketballs greatest players basketball biography books. On the night of march 2, 1962, in hershey, pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, wilt chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the big dipper, scored. Wilt chamberlain scores 100 points in a single game youtube. To some degree wilt, 1962 is a biography of wilt chamberlain that centers on his famous 100 point game. Wilton norman wilt chamberlain august 21, 1936 october 12.
Into this scene stepped the unprecedented wilt chamberlain. I know their were no shot clocks and the games were about the same duration as they are today. The night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era audiobook by gary m. Chamberlain was considered a goliath of the game and his offensive repertoire was multifaceted and simply dominant. Pomerantzs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I have heard clips of some radio audio, but i dont think there is audio of the complete game. Wilt chamberlain set the singlegame scoring record in the national basketball association. Pomerantz also provides interesting details about the infancy and adolescence of professional basketball, race relations in the 1950s and 60s, the town of hershey pennsylvania site of the big game, and wilt s teammates and competitors. Chamberlains 100point game hits 50year mark cbs news. Wilt, 1962 the night of 100 points and the dawn of a new era. Rare tape of wilt chamberlains 100point game to be archived.
Wilt chamberlains 100point game has been listed as one of the sports and recreation good articles under the good article criteria. On march 2, 1962, in a drafty, halffull, 8,000seat arena in hershey, pa. If wilt started at the age of 15, from then up to the age of 55 when the book was published he would have had 40 years to sleep with 20,000 women, or 500 different women a yeareasy math. The historic scoring season, the 100point game, the. Chamberlain set five other league records that game including most. A sports book worth talking about, and a moving portrait of a great athlete and his era. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Pomerantz uses wilt s 100 point game as the dawn of a new era.
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