Overbrook Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999)

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

1. Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999) Marker

Inscription. A legendary basketball player, born in Philadelphia. Earned national attention at Overbrook High School and at the University of Kansas. Played professionally for the Harlem Globetrotters, Philadelphia Warriors and 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers, 1958-73. A dominant center, he set records for both rebounding and scoring; scored 100 points in one game, 1962. Most Valuable Player four times. Member, Basketball Hall of Fame.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 39° 58.858′ N, 75° 14.36′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Overbrook Park. Marker is at the intersection of North 59th Street and West Oxford Street on North 59th Street. In front of Overbrook High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5901 Turner St, Philadelphia PA 19151, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Booth Maternity Center (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rev. John Carroll (approx. one mile away); Charles Carroll (approx.

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one mile away); John Barry (approx. 1.1 miles away); Father Matthew (approx. 1.1 miles away); Centennial and Concourse Lakes (approx. 1.3 miles away); Crystal Bird Fauset (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ohio House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

2. Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999) Marker

Wilt Chamberlain attended Overbrook High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

3. Wilt Chamberlain attended Overbrook High School

Overbrook High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, March 24, 2015

4. Overbrook High School

Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.