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re: RIP Bob Pettit
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:31 pm to LSUpelsSaints
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:31 pm to LSUpelsSaints
A true Tiger great and one of the greatest NBA players.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:36 pm to rltiger
quote:
Bob retired in his early 30’s after 11 seasons to take a job at a Bank because of the pay and stability.
Shaq played 19 seasons.
I don't know why that would be a knock against Shaq. Particularly when the majority of his notable accomplishments (championships, finals MVP, ROY, league MVP, scoring champ) all came within the first 11 years of his career: 1993 - 2003. Shaq hung around and got fat in the latter part of his career. But in his first decade he was as dominant a player as anyone not named Michael Jordan
It also doesn't take anything away from what Petit accomplished. He was a great player
This post was edited on 9/24/26 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:44 pm to LSUpelsSaints
RIP, big man.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:44 pm to bstaceyau19
His name is forever immortalized in Baton Rouge lore as the namesake of the main thoroughfare through Tigerland.
RIP BP
RIP BP
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:45 pm to nicholastiger
Really sad to hear this. RIP. Will definitely miss this guy
Posted on 9/24/26 at 5:56 pm to LSUpelsSaints
RIP
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:03 pm to Tigers Win Again
Don't forget Andy Bourgeois (class of 1960). St. Aloysius (now Brother Martin) HS graduate and star.
I don't know if anyone on that 1958 National Championship football team is still alive.
I don't know if anyone on that 1958 National Championship football team is still alive.
This post was edited on 9/24/26 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:26 pm to LSUpelsSaints
RIP
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:35 pm to LSUbasketballfan
I may get downvoted but you could make an argument that Bob was the most accomplished LSU athlete of all time. He is in the same class as Shaq, Pistol Pete and Mondo Duplantis.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:45 pm to LSUpelsSaints
My dad tells me he was not just good, but he was great!
Great Tiger!
Great Tiger!
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:54 pm to bstaceyau19
94 is a damned fine run. 
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:59 pm to LSUpelsSaints
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Bob Pettit
One of the most unheralded legends in LSU sports history. Yes his jersey is in the rafters but I bet most LSU fans under 40 have no idea who he was.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 7:05 pm to medium_okra
Also lost Jerry Stovall
Posted on 9/24/26 at 7:20 pm to LSU Jock 1970
For those of us who were there during our glory days with Dale, will be a sad day when he goes. You had to be there to know.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 7:57 pm to LSUpelsSaints
I grew up with the Pettit’s as Robert was in my HS graduating class. His bday was during Basketball season as Mr Bob would take a suburban full of kids to an LSU game every year. A lifetime of memories from swim meets, HS sports, sleep overs, spending weekends at New Orleans CC, too many to list. Such a humble man and gentle giant. RIP Mr Bob, a true Tiger Legend
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:30 pm to bstaceyau19
TIL
Bob Pettit was still alive until very recently.
May his soul RIP in peace.
A Tiger Great!
Bob Pettit was still alive until very recently.
May his soul RIP in peace.
A Tiger Great!
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:32 pm to Dirty30
quote:The only team that beat Boston when they won 9 titles in a 10 year span.
He also beat Russell in the finals.
And Pettit’s Hawks took Boston to game 7 in the finals in 2 other seasons during that run
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:45 pm to LSUpelsSaints
RIP
Posted on 9/24/26 at 8:52 pm to LSUpelsSaints
This has been a rough summer for Tiger legends. RIP to you all. Thanks for all your dedication and hard work.
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