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Colonels Card of the Day
Artis Gilmore
Artis was named ABA's MVP and All-ABA center in rookie campaign last season. Artis was league's leading rebounder, blocked 412 shots & led ABA in 2-point field goal shooting. Broke ABA record, hitting 806 of 1,348 attempts for .598 mark, bettering Zelmo Beaty's record of .555.
Artis has a standing reach of 9 feet, 7 inches.
1972 Topps Set (Basketball) (1972)
#180ColonelsCenterPlayer#HallOfFame#RedWhiteBlueBall#Rookie
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Artis Gilmore
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The ABA's Rookie of the Year for 1970-71, Dan led the ABA in scoring and in scoring average. He was the most highly acclaimed rookie in the history of Kentucky's ABA franchise. A consensus All-American at U. of Kentucky, he earned that distinction by setting 23 school and Southeastern Conference ...
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Artis was named ABA's MVP and All-ABA center in rookie campaign last season. Artis was league's leading rebounder, blocked 412 shots & led ABA in 2-point field goal shooting. Broke ABA record, hitting 806 of 1,348 attempts for .598 mark, bettering Zelmo Beaty's record of .555.
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A member of the ABA's All Defensive Squad for 1972-73, Mike has the potential to be a great pro guard. He has unlimited skills and, when unleashed, he could earn that title. Although somewhat reluctant to go to the basket, Mike has made some of his biggest games in clutch situations for the Colon...
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Card Sets
Here is a selection of card sets featuring players from this team. The number of players included from the team is also shown.
1971 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1974 Topps Set (Basketball)
(9)
1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
(9)
1975 Topps Set (Basketball)
(11)
1973 Topps Set (Basketball)
(8)
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Back to the Front! Colonels card back du jour...
Dan Issel
Set ABA mark for most points scored in season. Was Colonels' leading rebounder in 1970-71.
1975 Topps Set (Basketball) (1975)
#260ColonelsForwardPlayer#HallOfFame#OffTheField#RedWhiteBlueBall
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Colonels
Total Card Count
Total Card Count
44
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