Wilt

Name: Wilt
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781572439153
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Larger Than Life

By Robert Cherry

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In Wilt by Robert Cherry, the book delves into the life and legacy of NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. It explores his extraordinary achievements on the basketball court, his complex personality, and his impact on the sport and culture. The biography also sheds light on Chamberlain's interactions with teammates and opponents, providing a comprehensive look at the man behind the records.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Wilt

At once authoritative and entertaining, "Wilt" is the first standard biography about this American legend--the unique and unforgettable Wilt Chamberlain, one of the 20th-century's greatest and most controversial athletes. Two 8-page photo inserts.

Description

A capturing of basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain's personality and thoughts—known by relatively few people other than family and close friends—is made available to all in this intimate biography.

The author, a native of Philadelphia and an alumnus of Chamberlain's alma mater, spent four years researching and interviewing the most important people in Wilt's life to produce these results.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781572439153

Publisher: Triumph Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Triumph Books

Illustration: two 8-page photo inserts

Contributors:

Foreword by Jerry West

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 603g

Pages: 432

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Basketball Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Robert Cherry Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Robert Cherry

is ajournalist anda formerPeace Corps volunteer in the West African bush. He has been a general assignment reporter or editor for four newspapers, including the Arizona Republic, and his freelance work has appeared in the New York Times and theJerusalem Post, among other publications. He played varsity basketball at Wilt Chamberlain's alma mater, Overbrook High School.Jerry West is a former Los Angeles Laker who led the team to nine NBA Finals and the 1972 championship. He is a former Lakers coach and general manager and serves as the president of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies.