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The 1962 Rookie of the Year, Walt Bellamy had a 23 point, 17 rebound performance in the 1962 NBA All-Star Game in a match up versus Wilt Chamberlain as his West team defeated the East team 150 to 130. These historic trunks are tagged Size 36 on a Rawlings manufacturers Tag. The shorts shows solid game use and is accompanied by a signed LOA from Walt Bellamy himself. HOFer Walt Bellamy was the starting center on the gold medal-winning American basketball team at the 1960 Olympics. Ten of the twelve college players on that undefeated squad went on to play professionally in the NBA. The first overall NBA pick in 1962, Bellamy had a stellar 14 year career; he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1962 after having arguably one of the three greatest rookie seasons in history. His 31.6 ppg average that season is second all-time for a rookie only after Wilt Chamberlain's 37.6, Bellamy also led the NBA in field goal percentage in his rookie season, and . One of the most coveted players of his era, Bellamy was an exceptionally skilled offensive force and defensive stopper. Playing in 1,043 of 1,055 games (98 percent) during his pro career, Bellamy compiled huge statistical numbers. His .516 shooting percentage, largely based on dominating, yet agile moves in the paint, was third best in league annals.