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Wilt Chamberlain, affectionately known as "Dipper" for his need to duck under doorways, first captured significant attention during the 1955 Philadelphia State Athletic Championships. At 7'1", he won the high jump and shot put competitions and was rapidly emerging as a star in track and field. Red Auerbach, the influential head coach of the Boston Celtics, recognized Chamberlain's potential and decided to groom him into a basketball legend. This fateful decision led to a series of one-on-one games against BH Bourne, a collegiate MVP who would retire shortly afterward, signifying Chamberlain's extraordinary prowess.