Bob Pettit (1991)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Event
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1991-12-08
Duration: 00:13:13
Subjects: PETTIT, BOB | Sports | Basketball players
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Pettit, Bob Speaker
Description
This segment from the 1991 Louisiana Legends Gala features a speech by Bob Pettit accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Pettit played college basketball at LSU from 1951-1954 and professional basketball with the St. Louis Hawks from 1954-1965. He was the first recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award and was later inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Host: Gus Weill