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    Robert E. Lee Pettit Jr. ( / ˈpɛtɪt / PET-it; born December 12, 1932) [2] is an American former professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the NBA, all with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965). In 1956, he became the first recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award and he won the award again in 1959.

  2. How old is Bob Pettit? Bob Pettit is 91 years old. Where was Bob Pettit born? Bob Pettit was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When was Bob Pettit born? Bob Pettit was born on December 12, 1932. How tall is Bob Pettit? Bob Pettit is 6-9 (206 cm) tall. How much did Bob Pettit weigh when playing? Bob Pettit weighed 205 lbs (92 kg) when playing.

    • December 12, 1932
  3. Sep 13, 2021 · Learn about Bob Pettit, the first player to score 20,000 points and win an NBA title. He was a two-time MVP and an All-Star in each of his 11 seasons with the Hawks.

  4. Bob Pettit is an American professional basketball player, the first to score 20,000 points in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A clumsy player in high school, Pettit turned himself into a graceful 6-foot 9-inch (2.06-metre) athlete, and today he is considered to be the first really agile

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  5. Dec 22, 2021 · Learn about Bob Pettit, the first power forward to win the MVP award, score 50 in a championship game, and reach 20,000 points. See his career highlights, interviews, and vintage clips from his 11 seasons in the NBA.

  6. Bob Pettit was a lean, graceful, and well-conditioned center who played facing the basket and dominated the NBA for 11 years. He was the Milwaukee Hawks' first draft choice in 1954, won two MVP awards, and led the team to the 1958 championship.

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  8. Nov 12, 2021 · Hall of Famer Bob Pettit talks about his career, rebounding skills, toughest opponents and the NBA's growth in this Q&A. He also shares his role as an ambassador for the NBA 75th Anniversary Season and All-Star 2022.

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