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During his junior year, Abdul-Jabbar suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968,...

January 12, 1968 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar · Basketball · On this day

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

During his junior year, Abdul-Jabbar suffered a scratched left cornea on January 12, 1968, in a game against California (UC Berkeley) when he was struck by Tom Henderson.

About Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legendary American former basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NBA history. Known for his unstoppable skyhook shot, he dominated the game for two decades, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and culture.

  • Nationality: United States
  • Born: April 16, 1947
  • Points: 38,387
  • Games Played: 1,560
  • Minutes Played: 57,446

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