RARE VIDEO OF ARTIS PLAYING IN ITALY DURING HIS FINAL SEASON AS A PRO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sMl3BkRpqY

RARE PHOTOS OF A-TRAIN'S FINAL PRO SEASON IN ITALY - BOLOGNA, ARIMO!

Thanks to Luigi (Gino) Recchia, teammate of Artis Gilmore during the 1988-89 season with Arimo Bolgna of the Italian league, we have these rare photos of A-Train's final season as a pro. During that time Artis averaged 12.3 points and 11 rebounds. He also made the European All-Star Team. Artis is wearing the number 5 in these photos. Gino can be seen in the third photo below, far left, with his hands on his hips.  Thanks Gino --- these photos could never have been shared without your help!

A-Train Inducted Into 

San Antonio Sports Hall Of Fame!

Artis Gilmore has been inducted into the San Antonio Hall of Fame honoring men and women who have made an impact in the world of sports, either through outstanding athletic achievements or outstanding contributions to athletic programs.  

In five seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, from 1982-87, the 7-foot-2 big man shot 62 percent from the field, which remains a franchise record. “The A Train” made NBA All-Star teams in 1983 and 1986.

After arriving in San Antonio in July 1982 via a trade with the Chicago Bulls, Gilmore enjoyed his best year with the silver and black in 1982-83, when he averaged 18 points, 12 rebounds and 2.3 blocks. He also led the NBA with a 62.6 field-goal percentage.

Gilmore, George Gervin and Mike Mitchellled the team to a 53-29 record — to that point the best in franchise history. The Spurs won the regular-season series against the defending NBA champion Los AngelesLakers 4-2. But they lost to the Lakers in six games in a hotly contested Western Conference finals.

Photos by David Smith for San Antonio Sports