The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.
Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA — a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.
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To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the first of four players who wore the No. 13 jersey for the Warriors.
BOSTON – 1964: Wilt Chamberlain #13 of the San Francisco Warriors shoots a jumpshot against Bill Russell #6 of the Boston Celtics during an NBA game at the Boston Garden circa 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1964 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
That player would be Hall of Fame Golden State big man Wilt Chamberlain. After ending his college career at Kansas, Chamberlain was picked up with the third overall selection of the 1959 NBA draft by the (then) Philadelphia (now, Golden State) Warriors.
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native would play the first six seasons of his pro career with the Dubs, coming to an end when he was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1965.
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During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Chamberlain wore only jersey No. 13 and put up an absurd 41.5 points, 25.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 13 – Wilt Chamberlain (1959-65)