Birth Name: George Lawrence Mikan Jr.
Occupation: Basketball Player
Place Of Birth: Joliet
Date Of Birth: June 18, 1924
Date Of Death: June 1, 2005
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: American
George Mikan was born on the 18th of June, 1924. He was famous for being a Basketball Player. 5-time scoring champion of the NBL and NBA who was so tall and dominant that rules had to be changed because of him; won 7 Championships between the BAA, NBL and NBA and was the 1948 NBL MVP; played for the Chicago American Gears and the Minneapolis Lakers.
George Mikan was born in Joliet. He was bedridden for over a year and a half after shattering his knee as a child. He is considered by many to be the first ever legend in the game of basketball.
George Mikan was a Gemini and was born in the G.I. Generation.
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Childhood
George Mikan was born in 1920s. The 1920s represented an era of change and growth. The decade was one of learning and exploration. The economic boom and the Jazz Age were over, and America began the period called the Great Depression. Discover what happened on this day.
George Lawrence Mikan Jr. is part of G.I. Generation also known as The Greatest Generation. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. The initials "G.I." is military terminology referring to "Government Issue" or "General Issue".
Education
George’s George Lawrence Mikan Jr. attended Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, Illinois and
DePaul University.
Family
George Mikan’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on George Mikan’s parents.
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Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, George Mikan kept his personal life private. Once more details are available, we will update this section.
George Mikan was born in the Year of the Rat.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | George Lawrence Mikan Jr. |
| NICKNAME: | Mr. Basketball |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | G.I. Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Wednesday |
| DEATH DAY: | Wednesday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: George Mikan was a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: George Mikan was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are clever and charming. They're curious, but sometimes too motivated by money.
Ruling Planet: George Mikan had a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
George Mikan’s birth sign is Gemini and he had a ruling planet of Mercury.
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