Joe Ruklick
Joseph Ruklick is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. The 6'9", 220 lb, center-forward is an alumnus of Princeton High School and Northwestern University.
He is known for giving the final assist to legendary Philadelphia Warriors teammate Wilt Chamberlain in his 100 point game, with a pass in the final minute of the game.
Ruklick also guarded Chamberlain in his first collegiate game. Wilt managed 52 points and 31 rebounds. After Wilt's 100 point performance Ruklick quipped "I held him to 52."
After his NBA career, Ruklick worked in investment banking. He received a graduate degree from the Northwestern Medill School of Journalism at the age of 50 and worked at newspapers including The Chicago Defender.
