Pettit dies; first NBA MVP

Bob Pettit died at 93; he was the NBA’s first MVP, led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 championship and redefined the power forward.

El Pais

Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, dies at 93

An archetype of the modern forward, he led the Hawks to their lone title in 1958 and retired as the first scorer to surpass 20,000 points

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Der Spiegel

Bob Pettit: NBA's First MVP Dies at 93

He redefined the power forward position, scored more than 20,000 NBA points, became a champion—and moved into banking after his basketball career. The sports legend Bob Pettit has died at the age of 93.

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New York Times

Bob Pettit, N.B.A. Great for the Hawks, Dies at 93

A prolific scorer and rebounder, in 1958 he delivered one of the most remarkable performances in playoff history.

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The Washington Post

Bob Pettit, basketball great who was named the NBA’s first MVP, dies at 93

He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 title and revolutionized his position, establishing himself as one of the greatest players of his generation.

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Pettit dies; first NBA MVP

Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit: NBA's First MVP Dies at 93

Bob Pettit, N.B.A. Great for the Hawks, Dies at 93

Bob Pettit, basketball great who was named the NBA’s first MVP, dies at 93

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Pettit dies; first NBA MVP

Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit: NBA's First MVP Dies at 93

Bob Pettit, N.B.A. Great for the Hawks, Dies at 93

Bob Pettit, basketball great who was named the NBA’s first MVP, dies at 93

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