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Released
2012 · FILM

The Greatest Player Ever

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Runtime
51 min
Documentary

Synopsis

Wilt Chamberlain's career starting with the 1954 high school championship at the Philadelphia Palestra against West Catholic High School. Watch the skills of a young player who becomes the most outstanding basketball player in the world. See interviews and visuals with his high school coach. Enjoy his 100 point game against the New York Knickerbockers that stands as the most outstanding achievement of ANY athlete. Listen to opposing players as they describe his amazing talent and athletic abilities that STILL seem unbelievable. A must for all sports fans.

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