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Alcindor

American  
[al-sin-der] / ælˈsɪn dər /

noun

  1. (Ferdinand) Lew(is, Jr.), original name of Abdul-Jabbar.


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And 100% of the voters should have voted for Coach Wooden, Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

Evan Watson of Portland’s KGW8 reported that the president told NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor during a Sunday interview that pushback from Oregon’s governor on his troop deployment caused him to briefly question things.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2025

Virginia’s Ralph Sampson is the only three-time winner, with Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton, David Thompson and Lucas winning it twice.

From Seattle Times Mar. 30, 2023

Then came the Bucks, led by Alcindor, already extraordinary as a rookie.

From Washington Post Mar. 23, 2023

Alcindor the old admirer finds only two bills awaiting him, when he returns with the new shoes.

From The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas by Charles Annesley

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