Danny Heater

On January 26, 1960, a then-17 year senior at Burnsville High School in Braxton County, West Virginia scored 135 points against Widen High School of Clay County. In the 32-minute game, Heater made 53 of 70 field goal attempts and 29 of 41 free throws. While Danny is best remembered for the controversial scoring exploit, he also grabbed 32 rebounds and dished out 7 assists in the game.

Heater was encouraged before the historic game, by teammates and coach alike, to try to break the state of West Virginia all-time record of 74 points. By halftime, Heater had scored 50 points, and capped off his 85-point second half with his final 55 points in the last 10 minutes alone. The record is certified by National Federation of State High School Associations and is the highest total ever on a high school, collegiate or professional level in the United States. It is 35 more points than Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record of 100, and 22 more than Bevo Francis' 113 of Division II Rio Grande College.

Danny Heater now lives in Germantown, Maryland with his wife.

See also

• List of basketball players who have scored 100 points in a single game

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