Bob Pettit, the St. Louis Hawks star and the first NBA Most Valuable Player, dies at age 93. Multiple outlets report that Pettit passed away on Wednesday, with at least one account tying the timing to a notice from LSU the following day.
Pettit is widely described as one of the league’s earliest stars who helped shape the NBA’s early era. He won the first MVP award in 1956 and later won a second MVP, with sources also highlighting his sustained excellence as an 11-time All-Star. Several outlets note that he played his entire NBA career with the Hawks and led them to the 1958 championship.
Different outlets emphasize different legacy points. Some focus on his historical scoring milestone, saying he was the first player to reach 20,000 career points. Others summarize his overall impact—his role as an imposing scorer and rebounder and his recognition in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame—alongside the MVP and championship honors.
