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    Robert E. Lee Pettit Jr. (/ ˈ p ɛ t ɪ t / PET-it; born December 12, 1932) is an American former professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the NBA , all with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965).

    • 1954–1965
    • Baton Rouge, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
    • LSU (1951–1954)
    • 1954: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
  2. Bob Pettit was a Hall of Fame power forward and center who played for the St. Louis Hawks from 1954 to 1964. He won four MVP awards, two scoring titles, one rebounding title, and one NBA championship in his career.

    • 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.

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  5. Apr 4, 2024 · 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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  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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