Historic 1964 Game 7 features Pettit, Chamberlain, and Thurmond
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
A rare video shows the 1964 Game 7 between the St. Louis Hawks and San Francisco Warriors, featuring three Hall of Famers: Bob Pettit, Wilt Chamberlain, and Nate Thurmond. San Francisco started Chamberlain and Thurmond together, a notable strategy for the time. Pettit, known for his outside shooting and rebounding, was nearing the end of his career at age 31. The game highlights the talent of an era and the match's significance in basketball history.
- •Game took place in 1964 between St. Louis Hawks and San Francisco Warriors.
- •Hall of Famers Bob Pettit, Wilt Chamberlain, and Nate Thurmond played.
- •Chamberlain and Thurmond were unusual frontcourt partners for that era.
- •Pettit was considered an early prototype of a stretch-four.
- •Pettit is among the oldest living former NBA players at 93.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — YouTube Gold: 1964 Game 7 Western Conference Finals With Three Brilliant Talents
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