Wilton Norman Chamberlain (/ ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn / CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, he …

Wilt Chamberlain retired from professional basketball on October 10, 1973. Over his 14-year career, Chamberlain achieved numerous records and accolades, including scoring an …

During his entire career, he never fouled out. His dominance of the game precipitated several rule changes, including widening the lane, instituting offensive goaltending and revising rules …

Jan 9, 2011 · Checkout the latest stats of Wilt Chamberlain. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com

In 1972, the year before he retired, Chamberlain finally captured his elusive NBA Finals MVP trophy. In a 5-game series with the New York Knicks, he averaged 23.2 points and 19.4 …

Jun 3, 2025 · The question of “When Did Wilt Chamberlain Retire” has a definitive answer: 1973. After a storied career with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and …

Wilt Chamberlain retired in 1973, concluding an illustrious career that redefined basketball. He announced his retirement after his last game with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving behind an …

Oct 6, 2020 · Wilt Chamberlain retired in 1973, at the end of the ‘72-’73 season, to pursue other interests. He spent his last year in basketball in a coaching position, due to a contractual issue.

Dec 30, 2025 · Wilt Chamberlain (born August 21, 1936, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died October 12, 1999, Los Angeles, California) was a professional basketball player, considered to …

Mar 5, 2025 · Wilt Chamberlain retired from professional basketball in 1973 after an illustrious career that spanned over 14 seasons. At the time of his retirement, he had played in 1,045 …