Artis Gilmore is a former professional basketball player in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "The A-Train" for his unprententious but dominating style of play, the durable 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) Gilmore once played in 670 consecutive games. Despite an ABA career in which he averaged 22.3 points and 17.1 rebounds per game, NBA career averages of 17.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. In addition to being pro basketball's all-time most successful field goal percentage shooter, Gilmore ranks among the top 25 all-time point scorers, as well as in the top ten in rebounds, blocked shots, games and minutes played. Gilmore was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. Artis Gilmore has hand signed this 16x20 photo and has added the inscription,"HOF 2011." An MAB Celebrity Services certificate of authenticity is included.