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Bob Pettit

Dec 12, 1932 (93 years old) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Robert Lee Pettit Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the NBA, all with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks. In 1956, he became the first recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award and he won the award again in 1959. He also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP award four times.

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Bill Russell: Legend
Self - St. Louis Hawks 1955-65 (archive footage)

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