Nov 13, 2024 · In winning the first MVP award, Pettit got 33 of 80 votes to beat out Philadelphia Warriors forward Paul Arizin, who received 21 votes, and Cousy, who got 11. But the following …

To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor. 1988 — The Washington Redskins score 35 points in …

1991 — Michael Adams of the Denver Nuggets scores a career-high 45 points, hands out 12 assists and grabs 11 rebounds in a 123-119 win over New Jersey. The 5-foot-11 guard …

Jan 2, 2022 · Big Blue Bob Pettit is not the only NBA player from a "pre-historic" time to be forgotten. Bob Cousy, Sam Jones, George Mikan, Dolph Schayes, Bill Sharman, Hal Greer, …

1 day ago · 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 — Joe Louis knocks out Red Burman in the …

May 17, 2024 · The Minnesota Timberwolves blew out defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets, 115-70, in Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series on …

George William Paul Pettit (November 29, 1931 – September 24, 2020) was an American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh …

Sep 13, 2021 · Hawks forward Bob Pettit became the first player from a losing team to win the All-Star Game MVP after amassing 28 points and 26 rebounds in the West’s 130-118 defeat.

Jan 17, 2023 · Bob Pettit was one of the earliest stars of the NBA, dominating the league in every season he played. However, he hung up his shoes at just 32 years old, surprising many …

Apr 4, 2024 · During his 11-year career, the legendary Bob Pettit won two regular season MVPs and an NBA Championship, with his best attributes being his scoring and ability to crash the …