"Mikan was one of the most dominant players of his era and was voted the greatest player in the first half-century by the AP." "Nicknamed Mr. Basketball, he led the league in scoring three ...

George Mikan and Bill Russell. The announcement was made at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, which occupies the site of the former Commodore Hotel, where the original NBA charter was signed on June 6 ...

Former Minnesota Twins outfielder Kirby Puckett beat out football legend Bronko Nagurski and basketball great George Mikan to be named Minnesota’s top Sports Figure of the Century by a ten ...