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Charles Barkley, (born Feb. 20, 1963, Leeds, Ala., U.S.), U.S. basketball player. He spent his collegiate career as a forward at Auburn University. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers (1984–91), the Phoenix Suns (1992–95), and the Houston Rockets (1996–99). He is known for his bruising play on the court and for his outspokenness off it.