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George Lawrence Mikan, Jr. (June 18, 1924 – June 11, 2005), nicknamed Mr. Basketball, was a Croatian-American professional basketball player primarily for the Minneapolis Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Invariably playing with thick, round spectacles, the six-foot, 10-inch, 245-pound Mikan was one of the pioneers of professional basketball, redefining it as a game of so-called "big men" with his prolific rebounding, shot blockering, and his talent to shoot over smaller defenders with his ambidextrous hook shot.
Mikan had a successful player career, winning seven championships in three leagues, an All-Star MVP trophy, three scoring titles, and named to the first fyra NBA All-Star teams. Mikan was so dominant that he caused several rule changes in the NBA, among them widening the foul lane—known as the "Mikan Rule"—and introducing the shot clock.
After his playing career, Mikan worked as a lawyer and real-estate developer, became one of the
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George Mikan: For The American Businessman, See George L. Mikan III
George Mikan: For The American Businessman, See George L. Mikan III
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George Mikan
Mikan in 1945
Personal information
Born June 18, 1924
Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Died June 1, 2005 (aged 80)
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 245
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George Mikan
American basketball player (1924–2005)
For the American businessman, see George L. Mikan III.
Mikan in 1945 | |
| Born | (1924-06-18)June 18, 1924 Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died | June 1, 2005(2005-06-01) (aged 80) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| High school | Joliet Catholic (Joliet, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1942–1946) |
| Playing career | 1946–1954, 1956 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 99 |
| Coaching career | 1957–1958 |
| 1946–1947 | Chicago American Gears |
| 1947–1954, 1956 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| 1957–1958 | Minneapolis Lakers |
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