Basketball Record pod. NBA/ABA history deep dives. 200+ episodes w/ legends, journeymen, and storytellers. Plus, short and long-form pieces on the game’s past.
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New podcast episode soon.
Guest: @KevinCalabro. Topics include:
- 1968 USAB Olympic trials
- Chick Hearn, Kareem and Wilt
- 21 seasons as the Sonics' voice
- @olskool888
- Payton-Kemp era / ’90s NBA vets
- Seattle’s grunge scene / Pearl Jam
- Sonics' return?
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The first NFL MVP died in 2023.
The first NHL MVP died in 1966.
The first AL MVP died in 1961.
The first NL MVP died in 1949.
NBA history is very short.
The NBA’s first-ever Most Valuable Player has died. thedailybeast.com/basketball…
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He was Larry Bird version 1.0. The 50 points in Finals clinching game 6 in 1958 is amazing, but how about 39 pts & 19 rebounds in game 7 double OT loss at Boston Garden in 1957?
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2022 NBA All Star weekend in Cleveland. Pettit signs book about the St Louis Hawks…
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RT @GlobeBobRyan: RIP Bob Pettit. You can argue that he and Elgin Baylor were the two best forwards of the BAA/NBA’s first quarter-century.…
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Bob Pettit, wife, son and grandson, 2022 All Star weekend
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I had the pleasure of meeting the great Bob Petit when he hosted a lunch for our National Basketball Retired Players Association aka The Legends of Basketball @NBAalumni at @NBAAllStar Weekend in New Orleans in 2014.
The first big who could shoot the long range jumper.
Sad news as the LSU basketball and NBA legend Bob Pettit has died at the age of 93.
nola.com/sports/lsu/bob-pett… via @nolanews
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One of the nicest guys as well.
Now joins Sweet Lou in Hawks heaven.
We join the basketball community in remembering the incredible legacy of Bob Pettit, who played for our franchise his entire career, from 1954 through 1965. As the first player in NBA history to win the league’s Most Valuable Player Award and enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971, he set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire generations of players and fans. His relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and commitment to the game helped shape the identity of our franchise. Beyond his accolades - including 11 All-Star selections and leading the Hawks to the 1958 NBA Championship - Bob was a true ambassador for the sport and a role model for countless fans. We are grateful for his contributions to our franchise and to basketball history. His retired No. 9 jersey continues to hang proudly at State Farm Arena as a lasting reminder of the impact he made on our organization. We extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time. We also join those across the basketball world in celebrating a remarkable life and legacy that will never be forgotten.
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Bob Pettit, a sleek, skilled big man who revolutionized the forward position during his career. The 11-time NBA All-Star and 2-time MVP retired as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and left an enduring legacy. He led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1958 NBA championship over the Boston Celtics. The Basketball Hall of Fame salutes this true giant of the game.
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Nice work, Barry. Yes, that is indeed Paul Pressey. I’m currently conversing with him about appearing as a guest on my podcast. 🤞🏼
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Happy 77th birthday to the great Artis Gilmore. 🎂🚂
One of the greatest players and one of the best centers to ever play the game.
🏆 ABA Champion
🏆 ABA MVP and ROY
🏀 Hall of Famer
With ABA stats, Artis stands among the top 5 rebounders and top 10 blockers in hoops history!
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