NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63 in 1999

October 12

On October 12, 1999, Wilt Chamberlain died at the age of 63. 

Wilt Chamberlain dominated the NBA from 1959-1973, winning two championship titles. 

Wilt Chamberlain is most remembered for his 100-point game against the Knicks in 1962.

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Sources

Litsky, F. (1999, October 13). Wilt Chamberlain is dead at 63; dominated basketball in the 60’s. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/13/sports/wilt-chamberlain-is-dead-at-63-dominated-basketball-in-the-60-s.html