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Michael Jordan
O. J. Mayo on Playing MJ One-on-One

  By Morgan Birck • March 27, 2014 Uncategorized
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O. J. Mayo recalls the time he challenged Michael Jordan to one-on-one at Jordan’s basketball camp. Mayo was only entering the 11th grade at the time and talks about why he challenged the best basketbal player in the history of the game. Michael Jordan is a former NBA player for … Continue reading

Tagged   Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, O. J. Mayo, Sports
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Wilt Remembered For His NBA Records

  By Sarah Dejak • March 26, 2014 Uncategorized
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Wilt Chamberlain is remembered for all the records he has set in the NBA during his time in the league such as his 100 points in a single game, his 26 blocked shots in a single game, or the game where he won 55 rebounds.

Tagged   Basketball, NBA, Sports, Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Point Game

  By Sarah Dejak • March 26, 2014 Uncategorized
Fred Palumbo, World Telegram staff photographer

Wilt Chamberlain and his 1962 Philadelphia Warriors teammates remembers the night they faced the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania where Chamberlain set an all time scoring record in one game by earning 100 points.

Tagged   Basketball, NBA, Sports, Wilt Chamberlain
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After His First Game At Madison Square Garden Since Retiring

  By Witnify • March 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Michael Jordan is interviewed after his 5th game since retirement against the Knicks where he discusses getting back to his previous skill level and his plan for improving in the future. The game on March 28, 1995 was Jordan's first time back at Madison Square Garden since his retirement.

Tagged   1990s, Athlete, Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, Sports
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Michael Jordan on His 1995 Comeback

  By Witnify • March 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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Michael Jordan is interviewed about his 1995 NBA comeback after 17 months of retirement and travels back to his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina to discuss his early basketball days. Continue reading

Tagged   1990s, Athlete, Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, Sports
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Referee Violet Palmer on Being the Only Woman

  By Witnify • March 10, 2014 Uncategorized
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Violet Palmer remembers what it was like being the only girl on her little league team as a girl and explains what it's like being the NBA's only female referee. Continue reading

Tagged   Basketball, NBA, Sports, Violet Palmer
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Violet Palmer on the Players’ Respect

  By Witnify • March 10, 2014 Uncategorized
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Violet Palmer, the first female NBA referee, discusses the respectful attitude the players have toward her, despite the fouls she calls. Continue reading

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Referee Violet Palmer Remembers Her First NBA Game

  By Witnify • March 10, 2014 Uncategorized
Keith Allison

Violet Palmer, the only female NBA referee, remembers the first regular season game she had to oversee and explains how she got over her nervousness when her training kicked in. Continue reading

Tagged   Basketball, NBA, Sports, Violet Palmer
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Wilt Chamberlain Explains How Being 7 Feet Tall Affected His Life

  By Witnify • February 27, 2014 Uncategorized
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Basketball player Wilt Chamberlain discusses being a seven foot tall 14-year-old and comments on the challenges he faced at such a height before and after his basketball career. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, NBA, Sports, Wilt Chamberlain
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NBA Players Share Their Favorite Michael Jordan Moments

  By Witnify • February 14, 2014 Uncategorized
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NBA players recall their favorite Michael Jordan moments, as well as the memories they'd rather forget. Continue reading

Tagged   Athlete, Basketball, Michael Jordan, NBA, Sports
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