re: Pistol Pete died 28 years ago today

I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. That was from Howard Cosell, of all people, who began his radio spot by declaring that a sports giant had died.... I somehow KNEW he was going to say Pete Maravich, who really hadn't been publicly sick. Utter dismay at the news because he was, of course, a contemporary hero of mine.

What other player could make opponents' fans stand up and give a standing ovation during play? NO other player, that's who.