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1960 Rookie Wilt Chamberlain "Wilt's Other Talent" PSA Type 1 Original Photo

Description: For Sale is an Incredible 1960 Wilt Chamberlain Rookie PSA Type 1 Original Photo! In this rare 1960 photograph, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain is seen trading in his jersey for a microphone, capturing a unique moment in the Hall of Famers rookie season with the Philadelphia Warriors. Known for his dominance on the court, especially his relentless rebounding against teams like the Celtics and Knicks, Chamberlain took a surprising detour into the world of music. During a break from his historic debut season, Wilt visited a recording studio in Manhattan to record a few songs, showing a side of himself few fans knew.Standing at 7'1", Chamberlain's towering presence required the music stand to be placed on a chair to accommodate his height, a humorous detail that underscores his extraordinary stature. With confidence and a relaxed demeanor, he recorded two tracks, "By the River" and "It's Easy to Say," for the End Record Company. The caption humorously notes that Wilt had "little trouble with the high notes," highlighting his vocal range alongside his athletic prowess. The Shot is 7x9in and is Encapsulated and Authenticated By PSA as a Type 1 Original Photo! Decades before Shaquille O’Neal’s rap albums, Wilt the Stilt pioneered the concept of a basketball player crossing over into music. This image is more than just a novelty; it’s a testament to Wilt’s charisma and willingness to embrace new challenges, whether he was on the court setting records or in the studio attempting to make his mark in the music world.

Price: 1500 USD

Location: Prosper, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-01T20:55:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

Product Images

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Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Team-Hockey: Philadelphia Warriors

Player: Wilt Chamberlain

Size: 7x9in.

Team-Baseball: Philadelphia Warriors

Vintage: Yes

Event/Tournament: NBA Regular Season

Team-Basketball: Philadelphia Warriors

Sport: Basketball

Officially Licensed: Yes

Year: 1960

Team-NFL: Philadelphia Warriors

Original/Reproduction: Original

Team: Philadelphia Warriors

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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