Who was Wilt Chamberlain?
Wilt Chamberlain was born in Philadelphia in 1936. He played basketball at Overbrook High School. Chamberlain was sought after by many universities due to his 7 foot stature.
Wilt attended University of Kansas and played there for 2 years. He then played for the Harlem Globetrotters for a year before entering the NBA.
Chamberlain went to the NBA in 1959 and played for the Philadelphia Warriors. The Team then moved to San Francisco. In 1965, Chamberlain moved back to Philadelphia to play for the 76ers. He finished his career with the Lakers and won 2 NBA championships.
He had an awesome rivalry with Bill Russell who played for the Boston Celtics. Both of them helped popularize basketball as the sport it is today.
Why are his cards so valuable?
Wilt Chamberlain was a dominant force in the NBA. He even managed to score 100 points in one game! That is an amazing feat that has still not gotten broken until this day.
He also held the record for most points scored in a career until Kareem Abdul-Jabbar broke it. Chamberlain also managed to never foul out of an NBA game in his entire career.
His cards have lots of value because he played back in the 1960s. In this time, not too many cards got produced (let alone in mint condition). Finding real Wilt Chamberlain cards is tough. Make sure you are certain they are genuine before you buy.
Most Valuable Cards:
Paper cards:
1972-73 Topps Basketball Wilt Chamberlain #168
This is one of the few all-star Wilt Chamberlain cards that are worth lots of money
They are very hard to find in good condition, so keep your eyes peeled
1971-72 Topps Basketball Wilt Chamberlain #70
This card has an awesome design from the 70s
The hot pink background makes the card standout
A nice card to pickup that will not break the bank
1970-71 Topps Basketball Wilt Chamberlain #50
This card is a tall boy portrait
The picture is up close and this is an awesome card to have
1969-70 Topps Basketball Wilt Chamberlain #1
This card is a tall boy
It is from the same set as Kareem’s rookie card
This set is iconic, so it is definitely collectable
1961-62 Fleer Basketball Wilt Chamberlain RC #8
This is Wilt Chamberlain’s rookie card
It has a unique design and a nice red background
Definitely a card for your personal collection
Autograph cards:
1999 Upper Deck Century Legends Epic Signatures Wilt Chamberlain #WC
This card got numbered to 100 and an awesome signature
Most cards made after Chamberlain played aren’t worth much but this is an an exception
1999-00 Upper Deck Retro Inkredible Wilt Chamberlain #WC
This card has a blue colored background and a retro design
The signature looks awesome and this card looks outstanding
Long-Term Potential
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the best players of all time
He is a legend and his cards are hard to come by; Especially those from the 1960s
His cards will continue to climb in value
Not only was this man an amazing basketball player, but he was also a pop culture icon
Summary
Wilt Chamberlain was an amazing basketball player in the 60s and 70s
He once scored 100 points in a single NBA game
He helped popularize the sport and became a fan favorite
Wilt Chamberlain earned the nickname “Wilt the Stilt”
