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Pete Maravich would have been 68 years old today
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:55 am
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:55 am
Born June 22, 1947.
"ABOUT
Legendary crafty and dazzling point guard known as "Pistol Pete," who averaged 44.2 points per game at LSU and became the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history. In the NBA, he was a 5-time All-Star and the 1977 NBA scoring champion as a member of the New Orleans Jazz.
BEFORE FAME
His former professional ball player father, Petar Maravich, taught him the fundamentals while he was growing up in Pennsylvania.
TRIVIA
His NBA career was cut short by injuries, and his life was cut short by a sudden heart attack at the age of forty.
FAMILY LIFE
He had two sons, Jaeson and Josh, with his wife Jackie.
ASSOCIATED WITH
While the great Shaquille O'Neal also went on to star at LSU, his scoring numbers paled in comparison to Pistol Pete's."
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/pete-maravich.html
"ABOUT
Legendary crafty and dazzling point guard known as "Pistol Pete," who averaged 44.2 points per game at LSU and became the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history. In the NBA, he was a 5-time All-Star and the 1977 NBA scoring champion as a member of the New Orleans Jazz.
BEFORE FAME
His former professional ball player father, Petar Maravich, taught him the fundamentals while he was growing up in Pennsylvania.
TRIVIA
His NBA career was cut short by injuries, and his life was cut short by a sudden heart attack at the age of forty.
FAMILY LIFE
He had two sons, Jaeson and Josh, with his wife Jackie.
ASSOCIATED WITH
While the great Shaquille O'Neal also went on to star at LSU, his scoring numbers paled in comparison to Pistol Pete's."
https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/pete-maravich.html
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Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:56 am to Tiger Ree
Happy Birthday Pete!
Posted on 6/22/15 at 10:09 am to Tiger Ree
quote:
who averaged 44.2 points per game at LSU
Without a 3 point line.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:06 am to Tiger Ree
quote:
While the great Shaquille O'Neal also went on to star at LSU, his scoring numbers paled in comparison to Pistol Pete's."
Is this really necessary? You don't have to shite on Shaq to praise Pete. I mean they didn't even play the same position for Petes sake.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:08 am to TOKEN
You mean for Shaqs sake?
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:13 am to Tiger Ree
GOAT in any sport at LSU. Man, I wish I could have seen him play when he was here. He was taken from us way too soon. RIP Pete.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:31 am to Tiger Ree
GOAT
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:49 am to Tiger Ree
The only LSU jersey I've ever owned and likely will own.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 11:49 am to TexasTiger89
I always found it eerie that he died on a basketball court.
It's a shame he was stuck on garbage NBA teams during his career. His pro legacy wouldve been off the charts if he had a few rings.
One of the best ever.
It's a shame he was stuck on garbage NBA teams during his career. His pro legacy wouldve been off the charts if he had a few rings.
One of the best ever.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 12:13 pm to Tiger Ree
Didn't even know his birthday was today, same as mine.
to the pistol
to the pistol
Posted on 6/22/15 at 12:27 pm to Tiger Ree
quote:
While the great Shaquille O'Neal also went on to star at LSU, his scoring numbers paled in comparison to Pistol Pete's.
True, but Shaq also had a much better supporting cast around him so he didn't have to score as much himself.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 1:26 pm to Tiger Ree
Rest in Peace. The greatest ever IMHO.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 6:12 pm to LL7
bump for the evening crew.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 6:25 pm to Tiger Ree
I really wish I could have seen him play live. His numbers are just insane. Rip
Posted on 6/22/15 at 6:38 pm to Tiger Ree
It's such a she we lost him so young.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 8:05 pm to Tiger Ree
Thank you ! Pete for that championship gleam that you first put in LSU eyes!
Posted on 6/22/15 at 8:12 pm to Circle K Beggar
quote:
I always found it eerie that he died on a basketball court
Up until a few weeks ago, that's all I knew about Pete Maravich's death. The details of his death are ironic and interesting. "Cliff's Notes" version:
Following retirement, Pete became a Christian. James Dobson (famous for he "Focus on the Family" radio show and numerous books on child rearing) invited Pete to speak at a seminar he was putting together at his church in Pasadena, CA. Pete agreed to speak. Dobson played basketball games w/ a number of other men at his church gym most mornings. He invited Pete to play w/ his group before the seminar started. It was during a break between games that Pete suffered his arrest and died. James Dobson was involved in carrying out CPR on Pete. I never heard of the changes that occurred in Petes' life shortly before his death.
The full version.
25 Years Ago: Pete Maravich's Tragic Trip to Pasadena
quote:So true.
One of the best ever.
Posted on 6/22/15 at 8:18 pm to Tiger Ree
What is PPG would have been if they had a 3 pt line... 
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:07 pm to LSURulzSEC
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This post was edited on 3/27/21 at 8:56 am
Posted on 6/22/15 at 9:13 pm to Tiger Ree
In a Sports Illustrated article, they described Pete on a fast break with an opponent between him and a teammate. Pete timed a pass between his own and the opponents legs to his teammate for a layup.
When he was playing for the Jazz and we were up comfortably he would frequently bank in his second freethrow.
When he was playing for the Jazz and we were up comfortably he would frequently bank in his second freethrow.
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