Moses Malone
Moses Eugene Malone
Moses Malone, a Hall of Fame center and three-time NBA MVP, was born in Petersburg, Virginia.
- Profession
- Basketball player
- From
- Petersburg, Virginia
- Born
- March 23, 1955
- Years active
- 1974–1995
Early life
Born in Petersburg in 1955, Malone became one of the first players to jump straight from high school to the professional ranks.
Career
Across the ABA and NBA he was a dominant rebounder and scorer, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the 1983 championship.
Major achievements
A three-time MVP and twelve-time All-Star, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Legacy
Malone is remembered as one of the greatest rebounders and centers the game has known.
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