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George Lawrence Mikan Jr. (/ ˈ m aɪ k ə n /; June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005), nicknamed "Mr. Basketball", was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball ...
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Sep 13, 2021 · George Mikan was the NBA's first superstar and led the Minneapolis Lakers to five titles from 1949-54. From NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021 7:00 AM. George Mikan (No. 99) anchored the...
Jan 31, 2022 · Archive 75: George Mikan. Todd Spehr. January 31, 2022 5:58 AM. When mapping out the history of the NBA, it’s crucial to understand its beginnings. If faced with the exercise of lining up, one...
Mar 27, 2024 · George Mikan (born June 18, 1924, Joliet, Ill., U.S.—died June 1, 2005, Scottsdale, Ariz.) was an American professional basketball player and executive who was selected in an Associated Press poll in 1950 as the greatest basketball player of the first half of the 20th century.
Jun 3, 2005 · Basketball’s first “big man” and the NBA’s first superstar died late Wednesday at age 80 in a Scottsdale, Ariz., rehabilitation center, where he was being treated for diabetes and kidney ...
Jan 3, 2022 · Mikan’s total points and his average were easily BAA records. He also shot more free throws (689), made more free throws (532) and contributed nearly twice as many win shares (20.9) as the ...
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