Los Angeles, United States, Sept 25, 2026 (AFP) - First NBA MVP Bob Pettit dies aged 93

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2026-09-25

Bob Pettit, the first-ever recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade and the first player to score 20,000 career points, has died at the age of 93. An 11-time All-Star who retired as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, Pettit led the St. Louis Hawks to the NBA championship over the Boston Celtics in 1958. He scored 50 points in their decisive 110-109 game six victory. The Hawks, now based in Atlanta, have never won anothe......

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