Back in 1955, college coaches were tripping over each other to land the most prized high school player of the day — Wilt Chamberlain. Schools offered him money, jobs, houses, cars, and anything else he wanted. Even NBA teams were getting involved and trying to guide Chamberlain to a school in the same city as their team because of the territorial pick. It was like a circus to recruit Chamberlain, but in the end, he shocked everyone with his final choice…
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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice
Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher
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“Horizons” by Roa
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