When was Artis Gilmore inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?
Artis Gilmore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2011, more than two decades after his retirement from professional basketball in 1989.
Questions about Artis Gilmore
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What records did Artis Gilmore set in the ABA?
Gilmore set ABA records for career blocked shots (1,431), blocked shots in a single season (422 in the 1971-72 season), and rebounds in a single game (40). He also led the ABA in rebounding average four times across his five seasons.
What was Artis Gilmore's nickname and how tall was he?
Artis Gilmore was nicknamed "The A-Train" and stood 7 feet 2 inches tall. He is one of the tallest players to have a sustained impact at the highest levels of professional basketball.
Did Artis Gilmore win an ABA championship?
Gilmore won the 1975 ABA championship with the Kentucky Colonels, defeating the Indiana Pacers. He was named Playoffs MVP for that run, scoring 28 points and grabbing 31 rebounds in the decisive Game 5 at Freedom Hall.
What is Artis Gilmore's career field goal percentage record?
At the time of his retirement in 1989, Gilmore held the NBA career record in field goal percentage at 59.9% among players with a minimum of 2,000 shots made. He led the NBA in field goal percentage in four consecutive seasons, with a career-best 67% in 1980-81.
What college did Artis Gilmore attend and what did he accomplish there?
Gilmore played at Gardner-Webb Junior College from 1967 to 1969, then transferred to Jacksonville University for the 1969-70 season. At Jacksonville, he averaged 22.7 rebounds per game for his career, still the highest career average in NCAA Division I history. He led the Jacksonville Dolphins to the 1970 NCAA Championship game, where they lost 80-69 to the UCLA Bruins.