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Bob Pettit played 11 seasons for the Hawks. He averaged 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 792 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 11 All-Star games. He won the Rookie of the Year award, 2 MVP awards and 1 NBA championship. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.
Dec 22, 2021 · LOUIS, Mo. — For the second time in less than a year and a half, the fans of St. Louis faced the loss of a genuine sports immortal when the Hawks Bob Pettit announced his intention to retire ...
May 2, 2020 · Bob Pettit’s Early Life & Childhood Born in 1932, Pettit father served as the sheriff of East Baton Rouge Parish between 1932 and 1936. From a young age, Pettit had an interest in playing basketball and though he played regularly, he had the skills and was talented but his height proved to be an issue.
Dec 9, 2021 · During a 12-minute interview with Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, you almost forget he is 88 years old. His answers are smart, he’s feisty and doesn’t hold back — kind of like the way he played ...
Bob Pettit played 11 seasons for the Hawks. He averaged 26.4 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 792 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 11 All-Star games. He won the Rookie of the Year award, 2 MVP awards and 1 NBA championship. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.
Dec 22, 2021 · LOUIS, Mo. — For the second time in less than a year and a half, the fans of St. Louis faced the loss of a genuine sports immortal when the Hawks Bob Pettit announced his intention to retire ...
Dec 12, 2023 · Bob Pettit is a name that resonates deeply within the NBA’s rich history. As a towering figure both on and off the court, Pettit’s impact on the game is indelibly etched in the annals of basketball greatness. Born on December 12, 1932, 91 years ago today, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Robert Lee Pettit Jr. displayed an early passion for ...
