Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/12/1932 |
| Age | 93 years (died on 23, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 23/09/2026 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Lee Pettit Jr. |
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| Known For | NBA player for the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks; first NBA Most Valuable Player; NBA champion in 1958 |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Power forward / center |
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| Nicknames | Big Blue; The Bombardier from Baton Rouge |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Louisiana State University |
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Career
| NBA Teams | Milwaukee Hawks; St. Louis Hawks |
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| NBA Career Span | 1954-1965 |
| Highlights |
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| Career Notes | Played 11 NBA seasons, all with the Hawks organization; first NBA player to score 20,000 points |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Lean, well-conditioned forward known for scoring, rebounding, and facing the basket |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played his entire NBA career with one franchise organization | |
| 2. Was the first NBA player to reach 20,000 career points | |
| 3. Led the Hawks to their only NBA championship in 1958 | |
| 4. Was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame |