Bob Pettit, NBA Hall of Fame legend, dies at 93
NBA Hall of Fame forward Bob Pettit has died aged 93. He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 title and was the league's all-time leading scorer upon retirement in 1965.
Bob Pettit, a Hall of Fame forward, has died aged 93. The news was confirmed on 24 September by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, which described him as a revolutionary figure who changed the perception of the high post position.
The Hall of Fame paid tribute to Pettit in a statement, calling him "technique and grace" and noting that he "produced a revolution in the game at the forward position" during his career.
Pettit played 11 all-star games and won the MVP award twice. When he retired in 1965 he was the league's all-time leading scorer, the first player to surpass 20,000 points.
He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 NBA title, beating the Boston Celtics in the final series. He died in Metairie, Louisiana.
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