Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game — a record that still stands today.
But with no video footage, many fans still ask: Did it really happen the way we think?
In this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan breaks down the historic night in Hershey, Pennsylvania when Wilt Chamberlain dominated the New York Knicks and scored the most points ever in an NBA game.
Ryan explains:
• Why Wilt played every minute of the game
• How he scored 100 points on 36-63 shooting
• The surprising stat line (including 25 rebounds)
• The incredible 28-32 free throw performance
• Why this record may never be broken
Plus the fascinating stories behind the game — including the missing video footage, the legendary “100” photo, and why this night remains one of the most mythical moments in sports history.
🏀 Featuring legendary basketball journalist Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe
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📅 March 2, 1962
📍 Hershey Park Arena
🏀 Philadelphia Warriors vs New York Knicks
Wilt Chamberlain finished with:
100 Points
36-63 FG
28-32 FT
25 Rebounds
A record that still stands over 60 years later.
⸻
🎙 Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast
Two legends in basketball analysis with over 70 years of combined experience discussing NBA history, current storylines, and the greatest moments in basketball.
⸻
👍 Subscribe for more NBA history and basketball stories
0:10 - Introduction to the podcast
1:08 - Significant anniversary dates in sports
2:31 - Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting game
3:58 - Trivia about Cleveland Buckner
4:47 - Wilt Chamberlain's scoring performance
5:01 - Discussion on game defense
6:14 - Wilt's impressive season stats
7:01 - Wilt's ride back to New York
9:12 - Celtics clinch playoffs with a win
10:15 - Wilt's impressive career without fouling out
11:23 - Wilt's crowning year in 1967
12:49 - Tribute to Wilt on March 2nd
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On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single NBA game — a record that still stands today.
But with no video footage, many fans still ask: Did it really happen the way we think?
In this episode of the Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast, legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan breaks down the historic night in Hershey, Pennsylvania when Wilt Chamberlain dominated the New York Knicks and scored the most points ever in an NBA game.
Ryan explains:
• Why Wilt played every minute of the game
• How he scored 100 points on 36-63 shooting
• The surprising stat line (including 25 rebounds)
• The incredible 28-32 free throw performance
• Why this record may never be broken
Plus the fascinating stories behind the game — including the missing video footage, the legendary “100” photo, and why this night remains one of the most mythical moments in sports history.
🏀 Featuring legendary basketball journalist Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe
⸻
📅 March 2, 1962
📍 Hershey Park Arena
🏀 Philadelphia Warriors vs New York Knicks
Wilt Chamberlain finished with:
100 Points
36-63 FG
28-32 FT
25 Rebounds
A record that still stands over 60 years later.
⸻
🎙 Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast
Two legends in basketball analysis with over 70 years of combined experience discussing NBA history, current storylines, and the greatest moments in basketball.
⸻
👍 Subscribe for more NBA history and basketball stories
0:10 - Introduction to the podcast
1:08 - Significant anniversary dates in sports
2:31 - Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting game
3:58 - Trivia about Cleveland Buckner
4:47 - Wilt Chamberlain's scoring performance
5:01 - Discussion on game defense
6:14 - Wilt's impressive season stats
7:01 - Wilt's ride back to New York
9:12 - Celtics clinch playoffs with a win
10:15 - Wilt's impressive career without fouling out
11:23 - Wilt's crowning year in 1967
12:49 - Tribute to Wilt on March 2nd
--
Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join
—
CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. Sign up at prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Use Code CLNS
Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Football season may be over, but the action on the floor is heating up. Whether it’s Tournament Season or the fight for playoff homecourt, there’s no shortage of high stakes basketball moments this time of year. Quick withdrawals, easy gameplay and an enormous selection of players and stat types are what make PrizePicks the #1 daily fantasy sports app!
Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply.
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