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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

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Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons.

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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons.

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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons.

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

United States Sports Bob Pettit

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 25, 2026

The brief

Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons.S1 S2

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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

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Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93

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