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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bob_PettitBob Pettit - Wikipedia

    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.

    • 1954–1965
    • Baton Rouge, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
    • LSU (1951–1954)
    • 1954: 1st round, 2nd overall pick

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  3. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-bob-pettitLegends profile: Bob Pettit | NBA.com

    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. www.basketball-reference.com › players › pBob Pettit Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and ...

    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

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  6. www.hoophall.com › hall-of-famers › bob-pettitThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame :: Bob Pettit

    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.

  7. www.nba.com › news › archive-75-bob-pettitArchive 75: Bob Pettit | NBA.com

    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.

  8. cdn.nba.com › news › qa-bob-pettit-the-leagues-firstQ&A: Bob Pettit, the league's first-ever MVP | NBA.com

    Nov 12, 2021 · November 12, 2021 5:50 PM. NBA 75th Anniversary Team: Bob Pettit. Check out top plays from Bob Pettit's career! During a 12-minute interview with Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, you almost...

  9. www.britannica.com › biography › Bob-PettitBob Pettit | Biography, NBA, Stats, & Facts | Britannica

    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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