Pettit is the leader for most career rebounds (12,849), and most rebounds per game with 16.2 in Hawks franchise history. The first NBA player to score more than 20,000 points, Pettit was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970.

Mike Palmateer would be the man in Toronto for the next 4 seasons. But Thomas suddenly was playing well and consistant in the playoffs. The Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2 games to 1 in the opening round. But if not for Thomas, the result could have been a lot different.

Jan 23, 2025 · 1999 — David Duval shoots a 59 to match what is then the best round in PGA Tour history. Duval surges from seven strokes off the pace for a one-stroke victory over Steve Pate in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

Pettit averaged 30.1/18.3/2.4 on 47.7 %TS (+2.8 rTS) in the Finals and that relative efficiency is to league average not whatever the mighty Celtics were holding their opponents to. In Game 7, he had 39/19/3 on 49.1 %TS (+4.2 rTS).

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Aug 3, 2024 · 1. Bob Pettit - I explained in detail in my previous posts why I have Pettit as #1 and it's basically a combination of playing a full regular season and likely being the best performer in the Finals despite his team losing. Man is an elite scorer and elite rebounder (second only to Russell) while also being a solid defensive presence. 1st Team ...

Feb 13, 2024 · 1953 — Bill Chambers of William & Mary grabs 51 rebounds in a 105-84 victory over Virginia. 1966 — Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain scores 41 points in a 149-123 win over Detroit to become the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, passing Bob Pettit (20,880 points).

Aug 4, 2024 · In this thread we'll discuss and vote on the top 5 players and the top 3 offensive and defensive players of 1957-58. Voting will close sometime after 10:30 AM PST on Wednesday, August 7th. I have no issue keeping it open so long as discussion is strong, but please try to vote within the first three days.

Apr 12, 2023 · Pettit hit 19 shots from the field and 12 from the free-throw line in the Hawks 110-109 win. 1960 — Maurice Richard scored his NHL-record 82nd, and final, playoff goal in the Montreal Canadiens’ 5-2 victory against the Maple Leafs in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

May 2, 2020 · Bob Pettit – Biography and career accomplishments. Robert Lee Pettit Jr. (born December 12, 1932) is a retired basketball player who played in the NBA between 1954 and 1965. Pettit is one of the earliest stars in the NBA, who set precedent for the exceptional performance, players such as Jerry West , Moses Malone, Kobe Bryant , and LeBron ...