September 21
From Hoopedia
- 1949 - (Right) Artis Gilmore, perhaps the most accomplished basketball player not inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, is born in Chipley, Florida.
- 1971 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Milwaukee Bucks sneak past the Dallas Chaparrals, 106-103, in an exhibition game. It is the first meeting between NBA and ABA teams.
