Wilt Chamberlain Postal Stamp Petition
- by: Wilton Norman Chamberlain Postal Stamp Committee
- recipient: 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.
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.
Sign PetitionSign Petition1735 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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