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Birthday
*** ,1924
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Death day
June 1, 2005 (80 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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Born in 1924
Born in Joliet, Illinois
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George Mikan
George Lawrence Mikan Jr., nicknamed "Mr. Basketball", was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball Association. Invariably playing with thick, round spectacles, the 6 ft 10 in, 245 lb Mikan is seen as one of the pioneers of professional basketball. Through his size and play he redefined it as a game dominated in his day by "big men". His prolific rebounding, shot blocking, and talent to shoot over smaller defenders with his ambidextrous hook shot – the result of the Mikan Drill – created with Ray Meyer, his coach at DePaul University, all helped change the game. He also utilized the underhanded free-throw shooting technique long before Rick Barry made it his signature shot.
BornJune 18, 1924, Joliet, Illinois, US
DiedJune 1, 2005, Scottsdale, Arizona, US
Listed height6 ft 10 in
Listed weight245 lb
High schoolJoliet Catholic (Joliet, Illinois)
CollegeDePaul (1942–1946)
NBA draftRound / Pick
Official Websitehttp://georgemikan.com/

About George Mikan

George Mikan
George Mikan

Basketball Player George Mikan was born on June 18, 1924 in Joliet, Illinois, United States (He dies at the age of 80, on June 1, 2005).

5-time scoring champion of the NBL and NBA who was so tall and dominant that rules had to be changed because of him; won 7 Championships between the BAA, NBL and NBA and was the 1948 NBL MVP; played for the Chicago American Gears and the Minneapolis Lakers.

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George Mikan before becoming famous

George Mikan was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1924 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

After fracturing his knee as a toddler, he was immobile for nearly a year and a half.

Achievement of George Mikan

Many consider him to be the first legend in the history of basketball.

George Mikan's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He and his wife Patricia had six children together, and he remained married to her until his death.

George Mikan Collabed with

He's mentioned in the same breath as Celtics legend Basketball Player Bill Russell when it comes to big men.

Bill Russell (1934 - 2022) (Basketball Player)
Bill Russell (1934 - 2022)

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George Mikan Income & Net worth

George Mikan's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a basketball player. Networth of George Mikan in 2024 is 500,000$+.

George Mikan Height and Weight

How tall is George Mikan? At the age of 80, George Mikan height is 6'10" (2.08m).

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Latest information about George Mikan updated on March 10 2023.