Bob Pettit, 1932-2026: His 5 Greatest Moments
Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP and first 20,000-point scorer, died Sept. 23, 2026, at 93. His 5 greatest moments, from getting cut twice to 50 points in the 1958 Finals.
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