From the start of his career, Pettit faced obstacles due to his slight build, at one point barely securing a spot on his high school team. Later, as a St. Louis Hawks rookie, Bob paled in ...
1958 — Bob Pettit of St. Louis becomes the first member of the losing team to win the NBA All-Star MVP award, scoring 28 ...
Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA record four ...
Today in Sports, January 24 - David Duval shoots a 59 to match what is then the best round in PGA Tour history ...
1958 — Bob Pettit of St. Louis becomes the first member of the losing team to win the NBA All-Star MVP award, scoring 28 points and grabbing 26 rebounds, even though the East beats the West 130-118.
1959 — In the NBA All-Star game in Detroit, St. Louis’ Bob Pettit and Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis become the first co-winners of the MVP award, leading the West to a 124-108 victory. Advertisement ...
Bob Corby has coached legends like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair and Dan Jansen in his decorated speedskating career.