Bob Pettit
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Summary
Bob Pettit was born on December 12, 1932[1], in Baton Rouge[2]. He died on September 23, 2026[3], in Metairie[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,475 views/month, #6,435 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Native language: English[9]
- Educated at: Baton Rouge Magnet High School[10], Louisiana State University[11]
- Award received: NBA Most Valuable Player Award[12], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[13], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[14], All-NBA Team[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of sports team: Atlanta Hawks[17], LSU Tigers men's basketball[18]
- League or competition: NCAA Division I men's basketball[19], National Basketball Association[20]
- Commons category: Bob Pettit[21]
- Position played on team / speciality: power forward[22], center[23]
- Sport: basketball[24]
- Drafted by: Atlanta Hawks[25]
- Family name: Pettit[26]
- Given name: Robert[27], E.[28], Lee[29], Bob[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Bob Pettit[32]
- Start of work period: 1954[33]
- End of work period: 1965[34]
- Height: 206 cm[35]
- Mass: 93 kg[36]
- P14750: 6971-1453-0A7A-E844-79A5[37]
Why It Matters
Bob Pettit has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Bob Pettit born?
Bob Pettit was born in Baton Rouge[2].
Where did Bob Pettit die?
Bob Pettit died in Metairie[4].
What did Bob Pettit do for work?
Bob Pettit worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6].
Where did Bob Pettit go to school?
Bob Pettit was educated at Baton Rouge Magnet High School[10] and Louisiana State University[11].
What awards did Bob Pettit receive?
Honors received include NBA Most Valuable Player Award[12], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[13], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[14], and All-NBA Team[15].