Artis Gilmore Celtics
On this day in 1941 in chipley florida former boston celtics big man artis gilmore was born.
Artis gilmore celtics. Gilmore played in a total of six nba all star games. September 21 2020 1111 am. Gilmore played the 198889 season with arimo bologna of the italian league where he averaged 123 points and 110 rebounds and made the european all star team. Jan 8 1988 artis gilmore signed a contract with the boston celtics.
Boston celtics 1988 gilmore finished his nba career with the boston celtics in 1988. Artis gilmore born september 21 1949 is a former professional basketball player in the american basketball association aba and national basketball association nba. A product of jacksonville university who he helped carry to an ncaa. Artis gilmore one of the strongest men in league history was an all around center in the 1970s and 80s.
More nba transactions. Nicknamed the a train for his unprententious but dominating style of play the durable 7 ft 2 in 218 m gilmore once played in 670 consecutive games.