Peter "Pistol Pete" “Pistol Pete” Maravich (Peter Maravich)

Peter “Pistol Pete” Maravich

Professional Basketball Player. The greatest college (NCAA) basketball scorer in history, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986. He played collegiately for his father, Press Maravich, at Louisiana State University. He spent most of his professional career with the Atlanta Hawks. He collapsed and died after playing in a pick-up basketball game. Reportedly, his last words before collapsing were “I feel great!”  Family links:  Parents:  Petar Press Maravich (1915 – 1987)  Helen A Gravor Maravich (1925 – 1974)

Born

  • June, 22, 1947
  • USA

Died

  • January, 01, 1988
  • USA

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