Most people know that wilt chamberlain is seven feet tall, that he once scored 100 points in a night and had a pergame average of 50 points for an. Chamberlains egotism, unrelieved by charm or compelling wit, spills off page after page. In his 1991 book a view from above, chamberlain made the now famous claim that he had slept with 20,000 different women over the course of his life. The quintessential big man, who changed the way basketball was pl. Basketball legend wilt chamberlain august 21,1936october 12,1999 talks about life, sports, movies, politics, history, women and almost everything under the sun in his interesting and fascinating 1991 biography. A lecture performance about the sexual and statistical mythology of nba legend wilt chamberlain. A view from above by wilt chamberlain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Wilt cherished records and besting bill russell of the boston celtics and kareem abduljabbar of the milwaukee bucks as much as he cherished a love life in his 1991 book, a view from above, the big dipper claimed to have slept with 20,000 women in his life. A view from above by wilt chamberlain 1991, hardcover. Complete summary of wilt chamberlains a view from above. This hardcover book was published by villard books of new york.
Its all here, from wilts childhood to his nba play to his famous love life. The 10 best books written by nba players, from a fan whos. According to wilt, he could have beaten ali in a boxing match, could have been the worlds greatest track and field athlete, intimidated arnold schwarzenegger during the filming. Wilt tells many stories and shares his views on a variety of issues.
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Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. A view from above, wilt chamberlain brigham young university. An outspoken, tellall memoir that stands way above any basketball bestseller around. Wilt chamberlain american basketball player britannica. Like muhammad ali, wilt was the greatest, but theres no lilt or wit to make his tale palatable. Wilt chamberlain reflects on his historic basketball career and shares his memoir, a view from above. Wilt chamberlain is without a doubt the greatest basketball player that ever lived and the greatest sports personality of the twentieth century and a great man and. The kansas center was wilt chamberlain, the most dominant player in college basketball, a spidery. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book contains observations on athletes of the 1990s, gun control, and his fourteen years in the nba, among other topics. Free download a view from above by wilt chamberlain.
He comments on the publics rudeness to tall people, touches on his bookishness which he has kept secret from reporters, puts in good words for women in sports and presents his political views as a republican who admires nixon, ford and thatcher, but not reagan and bush. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Wilt chamberlain is an american basketball player who played as a center and is considered one of the greatest players in history. A view from above by chamberlain, wilt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wilt chamberlain is without a doubt the greatest basketball player that ever lived and the greatest sports personality of the twentieth century and a. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Wilt chamberlain biography childhood, children, story. Wilt chamberlain was a welltraveled man student life. As you can imagine, that played pretty well with the ladies. Buy a cheap copy of a view from above book by wilt chamberlain. At 71, wilt chamberlain may have been the most dominating and amazing. Here, in his own words, are the outspoken opinions that made wilt chamberlain one of the most controversial sports icons in the world, such as his. Note psadna hologram is affixed to inside back cover.
Wilt chamberlain is without a doubt the greatest basketball player that ever lived and the greatest sports personality of the twentieth century and a great man and humble. The quintessential big man, who changed the way basketball was played, reveals his controversial and candid views on sports, sex, race, michael jordan, the nba, as well as money and drugs in sports. But it was the claim that he had slept with twenty thousand women that landed him in the. Some long time friends of wilt s, such as his former lover and companion linda huey, suggested that the number m. The earth is placed within the stars of our galaxy. Those who know me dont have a problem with that number, he says.
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A view from above 9780679404552 by chamberlain, wilt and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ali knows it took joe frazier to make him immortal, but wilt stands forever alone with those. In his 1991 book a view from above, wilt chamberlain made the now famous claim that he had slept with 20000 different women over the. Wilt chamberlain has a largerthanlife personality that fits well alongside his staggering frame and athletic ability. View from above available for download and read online in other formats. I met wilt the stilt at a booksigning for the infamous a view from above, and i even got. A view from above has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. The late nba great wilt chamberlain signed his name in bold black marker on the inside title page of his 1991 book a view from above. Show synopsis most people know that wilt chamberlain is seven feet tall, that he once scored 100 points in a night and had a.
Intimidating as ever, basketball great chamberlain wilt, 1973. View from above, wilt chamberlain, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, became a national joke. Wilton norman wilt chamberlain august 21, 1936 october 12, 1999 was an american basketball player. The revelation made him fodder for comedians and turned the nba hall of famer into a reference for sexual braggadocio. Chamberlain has written his second book in over 18 years the first was wilt. It has a good flow and keeps you interested so you dont want to put it down. Accordingly, to represent the comprehensive nature of the data set, several visualizations are often used such as. Wilt chamberlain quotes author of a view from above. A view from above by linda ambrosini finished size 52 by 52 inches with.
Even long after his playing days, his strength was apparent, as is seen in the. Lot detail wilt chamberlain autographed a view from. Is it possible that wilt chamberlain really had sex with. Wilt chamberlaina man who was as uncompromising on the basketball court as he was in his life. Global metabolomics describes the comprehensive analysis of small molecules in a biological system without bias.
It is very easy reading and doesnt have and boring parts. His assertion that hed had sex with close to 20,000 womento his dismay coinciding with the news that magic johnson was hivpositivewas widely denounced and ridiculed. First edition hardcover with full random house number line flat signed by chamberlain to the verso of the ffep. A view from above book by wilt chamberlain 3 available. He comments on the publics rudeness to tall people, touches on his bookishness which he has kept secret from reporters, puts in good words for women in sports and presents his political views as a republican who admires nixon, ford and thatcher, but not reagan. Here wilt tells of his love and admiration of phog allen, who was forced, by age he turned 70 to retire from kansas university. According to wilt, he could have beaten ali in a boxing match, could have been the worlds greatest track and field athlete. Wilt chamberlain, the big dipper october 16, 1972 sports.
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