George Mikan
Basketball Player

George Mikan Net Worth

George Mikan was a legendary basketball player born on June 18, 1924 in Joliet, IL. He was so tall and dominant that rules had to be changed to accommodate him. He won 7 Championships between the BAA, NBL and NBA, and was a 5-time scoring champion of the NBL and NBA. He was also the 1948 NBL MVP. He played for the Chicago American Gears and the Minneapolis Lakers.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 18, 1924
Birth Place Joliet, IL
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 1, 2005 (age 80)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

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.

Before Fame

He was bedridden for over a year and a half after shattering his knee as a child.

Trivia

He is considered by many to be the first ever legend in the game of basketball.

Family Life

He had six children with his wife Patricia, who he remained married to until his death.

Associated With

He appears in the same conversations about big men as Celtics legend Bill Russell.

Some George Mikan images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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