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Wilt Chamberlain

RIP: Wilt Chamberlain

October 12, 2018 by rahbee702

The phrase “larger than life” is cliché and over used, right? In a time full of superficial hype and self promotion we all want to be ‘on’; … Read more

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Happy Birthday to the Late, Great Wilt Chamberlain

August 21, 2015 by airon0828

Wilt Chamberlain may not be around anymore but his impact on the game of basketball and sneakers is still felt today. Born on August … Read more

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The Anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game

March 2, 2015 by airon0828

So where were you on March 2, 1962? Okay let’s be honest, most of the people into sneakers weren’t born in the 60’s and we … Read more

Categories Nike, Today in Sneaker History Tags Converse, Convese Chuck Taylor All-Star, New York Knicks, Wilt Chamberlain 2 Comments

Wilt Chamberlain Grabs a Record 55 Rebounds

November 24, 2014 by nickengvall

Wilt Chamberlain may be known for his scoring records (and his women), but on November 24th, 1960, he laced up his Converse Chuck Taylor … Read more

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