Wilton Norman Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain Postal Stamp Petition

Target:
Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee
Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development - U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn Street - Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432



To Whom It May Concern:

Wilt was one of the greatest basketball players ever. Born August 21, 1936 and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Wilt started his basketball career at Overbrook High School where he soon put the City of Philadelphia on the worldwide map. After three years at Kansas University (KU), he was an All-American and set many records; he left KU after his junior year and joined the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. While with Globetrotters, he was recognized as the highest paid basketball player in history at that time and his appearance drew the largest crowd ever in Russia. He joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Philadelphia Warrior in 1959, due to a rule that was implemented by Edward Gottlieb, Owner, making Wilt a territorial draft in high school. This was one of many rules that was implemented and/or changed when Wilt became a member of the NBA to stop his dominance; however, he set many records (over 100) that still stand today. Wilt's most notable records: His 100-point game on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors vs. New York Knickerbockers at Hershey, PA; the same year he had a 50-point game average; in 1960, 55 rebounds against the Boston Celtics. In 1959, Wilt was Rookie of the Year, MVP of the League and MVP of the NBA All-Star game.

Wilt retired after 14 illustrious years in the NBA. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979; was selected as one the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996; and the only player ever to have his jersey retired for every team he played: Golden State Warriors (previously known as The Philadelphia Warriors), The Philadelphia 76ers and The Los Angeles Lakers.

After retiring from the NBA, Wilt played extensive beach volleyball and became the President of the National Volleyball Association. He was an author, sports analyst, coach, producer, screenwriter, and racehorse owner. He also dabbled in real estate and other investment projects, played tennis, racquetball, polo, and avid exerciser, helped designed his home, and was a great cook.

Wilt sponsored an outstanding women's track team (Wilt's Wonder Women), which featured Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo-Jo), amongst others. During his lifetime, he gave to many charitable organizations and devoted his time, extensive financial support, and always gave a message of hope. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund, Inc., chaired by ex-NBA player and coach, Billy Cunningham and Stephen Cozen, partners with other charitable organizations and also awards annual monetary scholarships to Philadelphia area high school students.

We would be honored to have your support of this movement to immortalize Wilt with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp, to join other sports legends, e.g., Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Wilma Rudolph and Jesse Owens.  This honor would make Wilton Norman Chamberlain, the first basketball player to have his image placed on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee
c/o Stamp Development - U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn Street - Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432



To Whom It May Concern:

Wilt was one of the greatest basketball players ever. Born August 21, 1936 and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Wilt started his basketball career at Overbrook High School where he soon put the City of Philadelphia on the worldwide map. After three years at Kansas University (KU), he was an All-American and set many records; he left KU after his junior year and joined the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. While with Globetrotters, he was recognized as the highest paid basketball player in history at that time and his appearance drew the largest crowd ever in Russia. He joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Philadelphia Warrior in 1959, due to a rule that was implemented by Edward Gottlieb, Owner, making Wilt a territorial draft in high school. This was one of many rules that was implemented and/or changed when Wilt became a member of the NBA to stop his dominance; however, he set many records (over 100) that still stand today. Wilt's most notable records: His 100-point game on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors vs. New York Knickerbockers at Hershey, PA; the same year he had a 50-point game average; in 1960, 55 rebounds against the Boston Celtics. In 1959, Wilt was Rookie of the Year, MVP of the League and MVP of the NBA All-Star game.

Wilt retired after 14 illustrious years in the NBA. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979; was selected as one the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996; and the only player ever to have his jersey retired for every team he played: Golden State Warriors (previously known as The Philadelphia Warriors), The Philadelphia 76ers and The Los Angeles Lakers.

After retiring from the NBA, Wilt played extensive beach volleyball and became the President of the National Volleyball Association. He was an author, sports analyst, coach, producer, screenwriter, and racehorse owner. He also dabbled in real estate and other investment projects, played tennis, racquetball, polo, and avid exerciser, helped designed his home, and was a great cook.

Wilt sponsored an outstanding women's track team (Wilt's Wonder Women), which featured Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo-Jo), amongst others. During his lifetime, he gave to many charitable organizations and devoted his time, extensive financial support, and always gave a message of hope. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund, Inc., chaired by ex-NBA player and coach, Billy Cunningham and Stephen Cozen, partners with other charitable organizations and also awards annual monetary scholarships to Philadelphia area high school students.

We would be honored to have your support of this movement to immortalize Wilt with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp, to join other sports legends, e.g., Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Wilma Rudolph and Jesse Owens.  This honor would make Wilton Norman Chamberlain, the first basketball player to have his image placed on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.
c/o Stamp Development - U.S. Postal Service
1735 North Lynn Street - Suite 5013
Arlington, VA 22209-6432



To Whom It May Concern:

Wilt was one of the greatest basketball players ever. Born August 21, 1936 and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Wilt started his basketball career at Overbrook High School where he soon put the City of Philadelphia on the worldwide map. After three years at Kansas University, KU, he was an All-American and set many records; he left KU after his junior year and joined the renowned Harlem Globetrotters. While with Globetrotters, he was recognized as the highest paid basketball player in history at that time and his appearance drew the largest crowd ever in Russia. He joined the National Basketball Association, NBA, as a Philadelphia Warrior in 1959, due to a rule that was implemented by Edward Gottlieb, Owner, making Wilt a "territorial draft" in high school. This was one of many rules that was implemented and/or changed when Wilt became a member of the NBA to stop his dominance; however, he set many records (over 100) that still stand today. Wilt's most notable records: His 100-point game on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors vs. New York Knickerbockers at Hershey, PA; the same year he had a 50-point game average; in 1960, 55 rebounds against the Boston Celtics. In 1959, Wilt was Rookie of the Year, MVP of the League and MVP of the NBA All-Star game.

Wilt retired after 14 illustrious years in the NBA. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979; was selected as one the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996; and the only player ever to have his jersey retired for every team he played: Golden State Warriors (previously known as The Philadelphia Warriors), The Philadelphia 76ers and The Los Angeles Lakers.

After retiring from the NBA, Wilt played extensive beach volleyball and became the President of the National Volleyball Association. He was an author, sports analyst, coach, producer, screenwriter, and racehorse owner. He also dabbled in real estate and other investment projects, played tennis, racquetball, polo, and avid exerciser, helped designed his home, and was a great cook.

Wilt sponsored an outstanding women's track team (Wilt's Wonder Women), which featured Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith-Joyner ('Flo Jo'), amongst others. During his lifetime, he gave to many charitable organizations and devoted his time, extensive financial support, and always gave a message of hope. The Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund, Inc., chaired by ex-NBA player and coach, Billy Cunningham and Stephen Cozen, partners with other charitable organizations and also awards annual monetary scholarships to Philadelphia area high school students.

We would be honored to have your support of this movement to immortalize Wilt with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp, to join other sports legends, e.g., Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Wilma Rudolph and Jesse Owens.  This honor would make Wilton Norman Chamberlain, the first basketball player to have his image placed on a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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# 350:
3:50 pm PDT, Jul 2, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
The greatest basketball player ever should be immortalized with his image on a postage stamp.
# 349:
8:03 pm PDT, Jul 1, Frederick McDonald, Michigan
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO HUMAN COMPARISON TO THE MANY ACHIEVEMENTS OF THIS OUTSTANDING ATHLETE/GENTLEMAN WHO WAS INDEED MULTI TALENTED. I URGE YOU TO GRANT THE PETITION.
# 348:
2:38 pm PDT, Jun 29, Anthony Sampson, Alabama
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# 347:
10:52 am PDT, Jun 29, Antoinette Wilson, Arizona
# 346:
11:23 am PDT, Jun 24, Gerald Gadsden, South Carolina
# 345:
7:38 am PDT, Jun 24, RICHARD LEE DIXON, South Carolina
# 344:
6:37 pm PDT, Jun 22, Leo H. Galloway, California
Fond memories at his hill side Los Angeles home,water bed room etc, fundraiser for the reelection,Brother Mayor Tom Bradley.
# 343:
1:32 pm PDT, Jun 22, Stanley Thompkins, Florida
# 342:
9:49 am PDT, Jun 22, Pleasant L Hailey Jr., Pennsylvania
# 341:
5:19 am PDT, Jun 22, Kimberly Benns, Pennsylvania
# 340:
6:06 pm PDT, Jun 21, Name not displayed, Alabama
# 339:
8:59 pm PDT, Jun 19, Aaron M. James Sr., New York
We look forward to not only Wilt Chamberlain but other prominent African Americans of today sharing the spotlight on a stamp.
# 338:
7:27 am PDT, Jun 18, Sulaiman Beyah, Pennsylvania
Wilt Chamberlain, the ONLY player to have rules changed or made to stop his performance, was and is the pride of Philadelphia Pro Basketball, along with Earl Monroe, and Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Luke Jackson, Hal Greer, Alan Iverson. Wilt Chamberlain saved the NBA. Before Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA, couldn't get TV sponsorships, after Wilt Chamberlain poured in 100 points in his famous game in Hersey, Pa, sponsors came from EVERYWHERE!!! Wilt Chamberlain saved the NBA and today's players would do well to LEARN from the incredible work ethics of men like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Oscar Robertson, who blazed trails for kids like myself and others, who never thought they could ever touch a basketball, let alone become players in the NBA. I never made it to the NBA, but I dream of being a Wilt Chamberlain many nights. Shooting a jumper like the Big O, Oscar Robertson, and playing tough, nasty defense like Bill Russell!! This is my NBA. Nothing wrong with today's game. I like what Julius Erving did for today's game, but to see the league develope and realize what Mr. Wilton Norman Chamberlain did for the overall game of basketball, is what I will always cherish.
# 337:
5:03 pm PDT, Jun 15, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 336:
2:30 pm PDT, Jun 15, James Baugh, Virginia
I am in support of Wilt Chamberlain being immortalize with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp.
# 335:
5:58 am PDT, Jun 15, Regina Morris, Pennsylvania
# 334:
5:31 pm PDT, Jun 12, Primus Moore, Oklahoma
# 333:
3:22 pm PDT, Jun 12, BERWYN STONE, Pennsylvania
# 332:
7:30 am PDT, Jun 10, Larry Skinner, New Jersey
# 331:
5:47 am PDT, Jun 8, J Burr Daly, Pennsylvania
Wilt Chamberlain was one of the greatest athletes in the history of the United States. He was a track star in additon to being in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He not only scored 100 points in an NBA game but also he played almost every one of the the 48 minutes of every game. His season average per game of 50.4 points will never be broken.
# 330:
12:59 pm PDT, Jun 5, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 329:
11:52 am PDT, Jun 5, Anthony Carter, Pennsylvania
# 328:
9:24 am PDT, Jun 5, Glenda Jones, Pennsylvania
# 327:
4:23 pm PDT, Jun 4, Linda Graves, Pennsylvania
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# 326:
11:25 am PDT, Jun 4, Derrick Boozer, Pennsylvania
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# 325:
8:37 am PDT, Jun 4, Kelvin Hayes, North Carolina
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# 324:
7:44 am PDT, Jun 4, Barbara Warner, Florida
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# 323:
7:25 am PDT, Jun 4, Marie Williams, Pennsylvania
This is very deserving for Wilt. I get tired of people giving all the credit to Michael Jordon, like he's the best that ever played the game. Good looking out!
# 322:
10:52 am PDT, Jun 3, Willie Earlie, Texas
# 321:
11:49 am PDT, Jun 2, Al Young, North Carolina
I believe his professional basketball accomplishments speak volumes of the honor to have a commeorative stamp along with his service to humanity.
# 320:
6:56 am PDT, Jun 2, Eric Clemons, Connecticut
Great player, great person. Changed the game of NBA basketball and also changed many lives to the positive. Why not place his photo on a U.S. postage stamp? He earned it with his deeds.
# 319:
1:54 pm PDT, Jun 1, Name not displayed, California
I am in support of a Wilt Chamberlain Postal Stamp.
# 318:
10:15 am PDT, Jun 1, David Warren, Pennsylvania
Happy to support!
# 317:
9:59 am PDT, Jun 1, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 316:
9:38 am PDT, Jun 1, Al Quarles, Pennsylvania
# 315:
5:57 am PDT, Jun 1, Kristopher Mumford, Florida
Wilt Chamberlain is a inspiration to many who did not think that we could make it out of our communities.I would be a great honor to have Wilt Chamberlain on a postage stamp.
# 314:
4:38 pm PDT, May 31, Reyna Lewis, Pennsylvania
# 313:
12:22 pm PDT, May 31, Rodney Daniels, Georgia
# 312:
12:56 am PDT, May 31, Anthony M. Martino, Texas
Wilt Chamberlain's influence on the sport of basketball is immeasurable. He's a true icon of the game and honoring him with a stamp goes beyond just the privilege that many others have been given by our postal service. A "Wilt" stamp allows for people everywhere to be reminded of a truly unique player and have a renewed appreciation for how he transcended the game.
# 311:
7:38 am PDT, May 30, George Maple, Texas
# 310:
6:13 pm PDT, May 28, Gerald Davis, Pennsylvania
# 309:
1:22 am PDT, May 28, Name not displayed, Nevada
# 308:
10:54 am PDT, May 26, Marquez Holmes, Georgia
# 307:
2:35 pm PDT, May 25, DARNELL BROWN, Georgia
# 306:
10:34 pm PDT, May 24, GEORGE SANDERSON, New Jersey
Wilt was one of the greatest centers of all time and at one time held more records than anyone furthermore, he continues to hold several records that will never be broken
# 305:
2:43 pm PDT, May 20, Name not displayed, Virginia
# 304:
8:24 am PDT, May 20, Martin Truitt, Tennessee
# 303:
8:19 am PDT, May 19, Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 302:
3:48 am PDT, May 19, DONALD JOHNSON, New Jersey
FOLLOWED HIS CAREER FROM OVERBROOK HIGH...THINK HE IS THE GREATEST CENTER TO PLAY THE GAME...SET THE STATISTICAL STANDARDS FOR CENTERS,WHICH MANY STILL STAND...ONE WHICH HE WOULD HAVE PUT OUT OF REACH WAS BLOCK SHOTS, STATS WERE NOT RETAINED DURING HIS ERA...HE'S TRULY A ICON THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPRECIATED...BY PHILLY OR THE SPORTS WORLD..
# 301:
10:49 pm PDT, May 14, LaMont Lewis, Colorado
Keep his memory and accomplishments alive!
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