Ben Wallace
American basketball player
1974 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
September 10, 1974
Age
~52 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
basketball player
United StatesBorn in White Hall
1974
Born in White Hall (1974-09-10)
2002
AwardNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
2002
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
2003
AwardNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
2003
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
2004
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
About
Benjamin Camey Wallace is an American basketball executive and former professional player who played most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Detroit Pistons. Nicknamed "Big Ben", he is often considered the greatest undrafted player in NBA history. He is also widely regarded as one of the best defensive players of all time, excelling in rebounding, shot-blocking, and interior defense.
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Who is Ben Wallace?+
Benjamin Camey Wallace is an American basketball executive and former professional player who played most of his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Detroit Pistons. Nicknamed "Big Ben", he is often considered the greatest undrafted player in NBA history. He is also widely r
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Wallace born?+
Ben Wallace was born on September 10, 1974.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — September 10, 1974
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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