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Sports Rush: The Storied Artis Gilmore
By Rush Olson at Fort Worth Weekly
· June 20, 2026
· 3 min read
It’s possible I interviewed on Monday the best 7-footer to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons. But taken as a career, Artis Gilmore might have b
Key takeaway Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The presence of Artis Gilmore at the Legends of Basketball Dallas Chapter's annual golf tournament brings a unique perspective to the North Texas sports scene. As a city closely tied to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Fort Worth residents may appreciate Gilmore's reflections on the regional basketball history, including his experiences playing against the Spurs when they were still based in Dallas. The fact that Gilmore's team, the Kentucky Colonels, won a title in 1975, also highlights the rich basketball heritage of the area. With Texas Christian University, located in Fort Worth, having its own athletic programs, including basketball, the insights from a legendary player like Gilmore can be of interest to local sports enthusiasts. The connection between Gilmore's past and the current sports landscape in Fort Worth adds a layer of depth to the local basketball culture, making his appearance at the golf tournament a notable event for fans in the area.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Weekly ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? It’s possible I interviewed on Monday the best 7-footer to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons. But taken as a career, Artis Gilmore might have b
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