Bob Pettit, first MVP da NBA, dies at the age of 93
Bob Pettit, first MVP in NBA history (1956), died at age 93, second confirmation from LSU. Idol of the St. Louis Hawks, played 11 seasons, was an All-Star in all of them and won the 1958 title over the Boston Celtics, still the only one in the franchise.
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The NBA has lost one of its pioneers, Bob Pettit, who made history with the St. Louis Hawks and was the league's first MVP winner in 1956, died at age 93.
A trajectory: from LSU to the NBA
Before becoming a professional basketball legend, Pettit excelled in college at LSU (Louisiana State University), where he was named an All-American.
For 11 seasons, Pettit was selected to the All-Star Game - a rare indication of consistency that marked his time in the league.
The boom: MVP in 1956 and the title of 1958
The highlight of his career came soon after: In 1956, Pettit became the first player in NBA history to receive the MVP award, opening a list that would later include names such as Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.
In the 1957-58 season, Pettit led the Hawks to a decisive victory over the mighty Boston Celtics and won an NBA championship.
Why does that matter to basketball?
Pettit was a pivotal figure in the consolidation of the NBA during the 1950s and 1960s, when the league still competed for space with other teams in the United States. His longevity as an All-Star in all 11 seasons guaranteed his place among the founding names of modern professional basketball.
With his passing, the NBA bids farewell to one of the last great names from that initial generation - an era that helped shape the game as fans know it today.
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