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Robert 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).
Robert E. Lee Pettit Jr. (Big Blue, The Bombardier from Baton Rouge) Position: Power Forward and Center Shoots: Right. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 11x All Star. 2x Scoring Champ. 1955-56 TRB Champ. 1958 NBA Champ. 11x All-NBA. 1954-55 ROY. 4x AS MVP. 2x MVP. NBA 75th Anniv. Team. 9 9.
- December 12, 1932
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.
Jan 7, 2022 · Look up Pettit's basketball résumé, in addition to his on-court numbers, and notice the many firsts he accomplished for his NBA career.
- Tyler Batiste
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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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Sep 14, 2021 · Bob Pettit led the St. Louis Hawks to their only championship by defeating the Boston Celtics in six games. He scored 31 points in the decisive Game 6 and became the first MVP of the NBA.