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Walt Bellamy    

Walt Bellamy's numbers are indisputable.

Walt Bellamy's r�sum� is one of the most productive the game of basketball has ever seen. Fondly referred to as "Bells," Walt played in 1,043 of 1,055 games (98 percent) during his 14-year pro career and compiled huge statistical numbers. He was sixth all-time in scoring (20,941 points, 20.1 ppg) and third all-time in rebounding (14,241 rebounds, 13.1 rpg). His .516 shooting percentage, was third best in league annuals.

Throughout his career, Bellamy wore seven different NBA uniforms. In 1961, Bellamy was the first player chosen in the collegiate draft and proceeded to win Rookie of the Year honors following a 31.6 ppg, 19 rpg season for the Chicago Packers. Bellamy appeared in four NBA All-Star games. A two-time All-America at Indiana University, he was a member of the U.S. Olympic team that won the gold medal in Rome in 1960.

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