Search results
Jun 26, 2005 · When the Joliet Area Sports Hall of Fame opened in 2003, one athlete towered over the seven other inductees. George Mikan, at 6 feet 10 inches, was the tallest and most famous of the...
Since April 2001, a statue of Mikan shooting his trademark hook shot has graced the entrance to the Minnesota Timberwolves' Target Center. In addition, a banner in the Staples Center commemorates Mikan and his fellow Minneapolis Lakers. [35]
Dec 8, 2014 · His legacy lives on in his hometown of Joliet, where there is a mural and a statue dedicated to “Mr. Basketball.” Learn more: Check out Mikan’s career statistics from his time with the Lakers as well those from his college days. A compilation of highlights from Mikan’s pro career.
Aug 1, 2005 · Hundreds of people gathered around a bronze likeness of George Mikan on Sunday to remember the Hall of Famer who revolutionized basketball with his size and determination.
Jun 18, 2023 · On June 18, 1924, the legendary Mikan, the NBA’s first superstar, was born in Joliet, Illinois. Mikan joined the then-Minneapolis Lakers in 1947 as part of the NBL. That year he would lead the...
Jan 3, 2022 · Mikan left Joliet Catholic, and — while wearing his glasses — played for Quigley Preparatory Seminary on Chicago’s North Side, two hours from his Joliet home, and then for the freshman team ...
Born June 18, 1924, in Joliet, IL; died of kidney failure, June 1, 2005, in Scottsdale, AZ. Professional basketball player. In the early days of basketball, George Mikan was a superstar; he literally changed the way the game of basketball is played. He also turned the position of center from a forgettable one into a key role in his short nine ...
