Walter Bellamy was a standout at Indiana University, where he played center and was widely regarded as one of the best big men in college. But the NCAA hardwood wasn’t the only place Bellamy excelled during his college career, as a Walter Bellamy appearance on the international stage helped the American team go undefeated in the 1960 Olympics. It also helped that his teammates included Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, and Jerry Lucas.

But college wasn’t the only place Bellamy excelled. He was the NBA’s rookie of the year in 1962, scoring an amazing 31.6 points per game and averaging 19.0 rebounds. His NBA career continued to improve from there, including four NBA All-Star appearances.

Walter Bellamy Speaker

While a Walter Bellamy speaker appearance might not have the same name recognition of some of the other people on his undefeated 1960 Olympic team, most true basketball fans recognize Walter Bellamy and recognize him as one of the game’s best ever big men.

Walter Bellamy Appearance

A Walter Bellamy appearance on the hardwood was a common occurrence during the 1968-1969 season. As a result of trade scheduling skews, Bellamy played 88 games that season, a record for games played in a single season that still stands today.

Walter Bellamy Endorsement

As a prominent member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate fraternity for African Americans, a Walter Bellamy endorsement represents a proud advance in American civil rights.