Chet Walker

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Chet Walker

Chet Walker always seemed to find himself in a behind-the-scenes role. As the “other guy” on an NBA champion Philadelphia 76ers team that starred Wilt Chamberlain and Hal Greer, Walker rarely, if ever, received top billing. And when he later pursued a career in Hollywood, Walker opted to become a producer and writer instead of an actor. But whether he was battling an opposing forward one-on-one or going head-to-head with show-business types, Walker more often than not came out on top. more...

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G FG% FT% Rebs RPG Asts APG Pts PPG
1,032 .470 .796 7,314 7.1 2,126 2.1 18,831 18.2

Full Name: Chester Walker
Born: 2/22/40 in Benton Harbor, Mich.
High School: Benton Harbor (Mich.)
College: Bradley
Drafted by: Syracuse Nationals, 1962
Transactions:Traded to the Chicago Bulls 8/12/70 Nickname: Chet The Jet
Height: 6-7
Weight: 215 lbs.
Honors: All-NBA Rookie Team(1963); 7-Time NBA All-Star; NBA Champion (1967).





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