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Artis Gilmore Sr. (born September 21, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Gilmore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12, 2011.
Position: Center Shoots: Left. 7-2 , 240lb (218cm, 108kg) Born: , in Chipley, Colleges: Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University. High School: Carver in Dothan, Alabama. Draft: Chicago Bulls, 7th round (15th pick, 117th overall), 1971 NBA Draft.
Sep 13, 2021 · Artis Gilmore dominated the ABA with the Kentucky Colonels before starring for Chicago and San Antonio in the NBA. In 1977-78, Gilmore made the first of six All-Star appearances and also earned...
Dec 23, 2021 · Artis Gilmore returned to a basketball court to remember someone who was more the other half of a groundbreaking Final Four duo — his daughter Priya.
Artis Gilmore was basketball's greatest gentle giant. Standing seven feet two inches, the A-Train was a force of nature but his low-key disposition offset his impressive physical stature.
Mar 28, 2022 · Artis Gilmore was a little-known, 7-foot-2 center when he came to Jacksonville University, but coach Joe Williams brought out the best in him.
Nov 29, 2023 · Considered one of the strongest players to ever play, he was to the ABA what Wilt Chamberlain was to the NBA, a physically dominant force that was simply too big and too strong for his competition,...
Aug 4, 2005 · In 2005, Artis Gilmore sat with Brett Ballantini to discuss his most "Memorabull" game. April 15, 1977 | Chicago Stadium Chicago Bulls 107, Portland Trail Blazers 104 1977 Western Conference...
Athlon’s Top 50 of the first 50 Years of the NBA • ABA Championship, Kentucky. Colonels, 1975 • Career .599 field-goal percentage - highest in NBA history • 3rd. highest shot blocker in pro basketball history (3,178) • 4th highest rebounder in.
Aug 11, 2011 · After 17 years of being eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame and not being welcomed into that elite club, Artis Gilmore tried to do what he did best on the court during most of his playing...
