Inducted Into The Florida Sports Hall of Fame

Artis Gilmore's low-key personality and unpretentious playing style certainly didn't generate the hype that illuminated many other star centers of his day. But when he went up for a rebound or to block a shot, everybody knew who he was. Regarded as one of the strongest men ever to play professional basketball, Gilmore was one of the league's most intimidating centers during the 1970s and 1980s. Most players knew better than to bring the ball to the hoop when the 7-2 Gilmore was in the middle.

Complete Bio

• Full Name: Artis Gilmore
• Born: 9/21/49 in Chipley, Fla.
• High School: Roulhac (Chipley, Fla.); Carver (Dothan, Ala.)
• College: Jacksonsville
• Drafted by: Chicago Bulls, 1971 (117th overall)
• Transactions: Selected by ABA's Kentucky Colonels, 1971; Selected by Chicago in ABA dispersal draft, 8/5/76; Traded to San Antonio Spurs, 7/22/82; Traded to Chicago, 6/22/87; Waived by Chicago, 12/26/87; Signed with Boston Celtics, 1/8/88.
• Height: 7-2
• Weight: 240 lbs.
• Nickname: The A-Train

Honors and Awards

• NBA All-Star (1978, '79, '81, '82, '83, '86)
• All-Defensive Second Team (1978)
• ABA champion (1975)
• ABA Playoff MVP (1975)
• ABA MVP (1972)
• ABA All-Star First Team (1972, '73, '74, '75, '76)
• ABA All-Defensive Team (1973, '74, '75, '76)
• ABA All-Rookie Team (1972)
• Five-time All-Star (1972-76)
• All-Star MVP (1974)

Career Statistics

Contact Information

E-mail Artis Gilmore at: agilmore@hofmag.com

Visit Artis Gilmore online at www.artisgilmore.com