Many networks pull ratings stunts by pairing two of their popular shows together (NBC’s Law and Order with Homicide: Life on the Streets, for example). So I feel it’s kosher to offer this piece by author Allan Barra on The Atlantic‘s website on why Wilt the Stilt was the Big Bambino of his sport. It was written to mark the 50th anniversary of his record-setting 100 point game.
The overarching explanation: Chamberlain “electrified the sport at a time when few people were paying attention.”

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