I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Wilt Chamberlain

Professional Basketball Player

— University of Kansas —

Wilt Chamberlain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 26, 2022

1. Wilt Chamberlain Marker

Inscription. Born August 21, 1936 in Philadelphia, basketball great Wilt Chamberlain lowered over opponents with his 7'1" frame. Nicknamed "The Big Dipper," he played for the University of Kansas from 1955-1958. He led Kansas to the Big Seven championships in 1957 and 1958 and became the NCAA tournament MVP in 1957. In his NBA career, Chamberlain dominated basketball, playing for the Warriors, the 76ers and the Lakers. He set 100 single-game records, and once scored 4,000 points in a season.

Erected by Legends Outlets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1936.

Location. 39° 7.631′ N, 94° 49.629′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. Marker can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1867 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lester Young (a few steps from this marker); Joe Sanders (a few steps from this marker); Barry Sanders (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Lou Williams (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Tom S. Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Houk (within shouting distance of this marker); Adolph F. Rupp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilbur "Buck" Clayton (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Regarding Wilt Chamberlain. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.

Also see . . . Wilt Chamberlain on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 8, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 26, 2022

2. Wilt Chamberlain Marker

Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.