As per our current Database, George Mikan has been died on Jun 1, 2005 (age 80).
When George Mikan die, George Mikan was 80 years old.
Popular As | George Mikan |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Age | 80 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 18, 1924 (Joliet, IL) |
Birthday | June 18 |
Town/City | Joliet, IL |
Nationality | IL |
George Mikanโs zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
George Mikan was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
5-time scoring champion of the NBL and NBA who was so tall and dominant that rules had to be changed because of him; won 7 Championships between the BAA, NBL and NBA and was the 1948 NBL MVP; played for the Chicago American Gears and the Minneapolis Lakers.
He was bedridden for over a year and a half after shattering his knee as a child.
He is considered by many to be the first ever legend in the game of basketball.
He had six children with his wife Patricia, who he remained married to until his death.
He appears in the same conversations about big men as Celtics legend Bill Russell.