David Katz wrote:
Wilt Chamberlain.
Prior to the early 90's USATF had their indoor championships in Madison Square Garden- prelimins in the morning, finals in the night.
Wilt had a track team- "Wilt's AC". He was walking around on the infield (who would stop him?). Talked with him for a few minutes. One of the nicest persons I have ever met.
fyi - he wasn't wearing any shoes. He said they hurt his feet.
In the mid 70's I was at an indoor track meet in southern California and Wilt Chamberlain's womens track club was competing, "Wilt's Wonder Women". Once when going from one level of the arena to another I rode the same elevator as Wilt. He was a big guy.