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- Born: June 22, 1947
- Birthplace: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
- Nickname: "Pistol Pete"
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 198 lbs
- College: Louisiana State University
- NBA Draft: 1970, Round 1, Pick 3
- Leg injury forced early NBA retirement
- Studied Hinduism and then later became a Christian
- Louisiana State University home basketball court was named after him in 1988
- In a 1974 interview, Maravich said, "I don't want to play 10 years [in the NBA] and then die of a heart attack when I'm 40."
- Died: January 5, 1988 in Pasadena, California
- Survived by sons Jaeson and Josh
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Pete Maravich was an NBA guard for 10 seasons, and the youngest player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Maravich was renowned for his dribbling and passing skills, as well as his shooting abilities. After attending Louisiana State University, Maravich was drafted in 1970 by the Atlanta Hawks. He quickly became an impact player by averaging over 23 points a game. Maravich made the All-NBA First Team in 1976 and 1977. Maravich played his final season alongside Larry Bird on the Boston Celtics. Maravich retired in 1980 due to a leg injury.
After retirement, Maravich traveled and found religion, becoming a Christian. In 1988, he died of a heart attack at the age of 40 after playing a pickup game of basketball.
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What is your favorite Pete Seeger song? 5 AnswersWhen he was part of the Weaver's - with "Goodnight Irene" read more -
I saw a television program on the life of Pete Maravich a few years ago now I cant find any reference to the program. Does anyone of this? 1 AnswerThe program you saw may have been 'Pistol Pete: The Life and Times of Pete Maravich'. It looks like it was first aired on CBS in 2001, and was narrated by Harr... read more -
Does anyone remember that show on Nick called Pete and Pete?yes! The two red heads.. Was an awesome show, I remember watching it growing up.. I also liked the show are you afraid of teh dark! read more -
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Starbucks, Coffee Bean, or Petes? 5 AnswersStarbucks. Serious caffeine. Really. A cup of black Mocha Sanani is the best; it's like drinking 3 Red Bulls. This statistic came from my rear end, but it taste... read more
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Pete Maravich Vital Stats
- Basketball-Reference.com: Career Statistics
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Rookie Season: 1970
Pete Maravich Timeline
- June 22, 1947: Born
- 1969: USBWA College Player of the Year
- 1970: USBWA College Player of the Year
- 1970: Graduated from Louisiana State University
- 1970: Drafted 3rd overall by Atlanta Hawks
- 1970-1974: Played for Atlanta Hawks
- 1974-1980: Traded to New Orleans Jazz
- 1980: Played for Boston Celtics; forced into retirement with leg injury
- 1987: Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
- January 5, 1988: Died in Pasadena, California
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Ayy @SHOWDOWNYODADDY http://pic.gd/239dae whututalmbout, I straight pete maravich niggas in deez...New meaning to "Pistol Whipped!" [=]
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Tue Dec 01 LSU Men's Basketball vs. University of Louisiana-Lafayette Basketball @ LSU Pete Maravich Assembly http://tinyurl.com/yas4qad
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Noskatījos "The Pistol - The Birth Of A Legend". Super filma par Pistol Pete Maravich. Iesaku basketbola faniem.
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