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   George Lawrence Mikan Jr. ( / ˈmaɪkən /; 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 ...

   • Listed height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
   • College: DePaul (1942–1946)

   • Playing career: 1946–1954, 1956
   • High school: Joliet Catholic (Joliet, Illinois)

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   Checkout the latest stats of George Mikan. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference ®

   • Birth Date: June 18, 1924

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   Sep 13, 2021 · Learn how George Mikan grew the game of basketball with his size, skill and dominance in the 1940s and 50s. He led the Minneapolis Lakers to five titles, won six scoring crowns and was named the greatest player of the first half of the 20th century.

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6. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › george-mikanThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: George Mikan

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   Jun 2, 2005 · Learn about George Mikan, the first dominant big man in professional basketball, who played for the Minneapolis Lakers and won six championships in three leagues. See his career stats, awards, and enshrinement class.

7. www.britannica.com › biography › George-MikanGeorge Mikan | Hall of Fame, Minneapolis Lakers, NBA Pioneer

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   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.

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   Who is George Mikan?

   • 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-year career, earning the nickname "Mr. Basketball."

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   Who was George Lawrence Mikan?

   • No one who knew George Lawrence Mikan as a boy would have guessed that he would grow up to become one of the first superstars of professional basketball. Born into a Croatian family in a small Illinois town, Mikan was one of three brothers, all of whom helped out at the family's restaurant.

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   Is George Mikan a Hall of Famer?

   • George Mikan was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1959 ( Full List ) . What position did George Mikan play? Center. When did George Mikan retire? George Mikan last played in 1956. What did George Mikan average? George Mikan averaged 23.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. How many rings does George Mikan have?

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   Is George Mikan dead or still alive?

   • 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.

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   Jan 31, 2022 · Learn how George Mikan dominated the court and the league in the 1940s and 1950s, changing the rules and the culture of basketball. Watch rare footage, listen to his stories and see his impact on the next generation of centers.

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    May 8, 2018 · Learn about George Mikan, one of the first and most talented big men in basketball history. He played for DePaul, the Chicago Gears, and the Minneapolis Lakers, winning six championships and changing the game with his shot-blocking and hook shot skills.