NBA legend Moses Malone born on this day in 1955

Published: March 23, 2024, 10:34 a.m.

Born on March 23, 1955, in Petersburg, Virginia, Moses Malone went on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NBA. The center was named NBA MVP in 1979, 82-83, was the NBA Finals MVP in 1983 and was a 12 x All-Star.

Philadelphia 76ers center Moses Malone (2).
Philadelphia 76ers center Moses Malone (2).
Philadelphia 76ers center Moses Malone (2).
Philadelphia 76ers center Moses Malone (2) against Milwaukee Bucks center Bob Lanier (16).
Houston Rockets center Moses Malone (24) against the Atlanta Hawks.
File photo of Moses Malone while playing fir Petersburg High School.
Philadelphia 76ers center Moses Malone (24) shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Houston Rockets former player Moses Malone waves to fans against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at the Toyota Center.
Philadelphia 76ers former player Moses Malone speaks with the media before game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the 1982-83 championship team.
Moses Malone of the Philadelphia 76ers 1982-83 NBA Championship team waves to the crowd during their 30th anniversary celebration during halftime of the game between Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center.
Moses Malone of the Philadelphia 76ers 1982-83 NBA Championship team waves to the crowd during their 30th anniversary celebration during halftime of the game between Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Wells Fargo Center.
Philadelphia 76ers great Julius Erving (L) and special guest look on as former 76ers great Moses Malone retired number banner is raised in the halftime ceremony in a game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center.