Pete Maravich Basketball Cards

About Pete Maravich, Hall of Famer

Pete Maravich, nicknamed "Pistol Pete," was an American professional basketball player who revolutionized offensive creativity and ball handling during his ten-year NBA career. After starring at Louisiana State University under his father's coaching, where he became the NCAA's all-time leading scorer with 3,667 points, Maravich was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970. He played four seasons there before joining the expansion New Orleans Jazz, where he spent five-plus seasons showcasing his dazzling skills. He finished his career with the Boston Celtics before retiring due to injuries. A five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA selection, Maravich was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as one of the youngest players ever honored for his exceptional talent.

Did you know? In the 1976-77 season, Maravich led the entire NBA in scoring with 31.1 points per game and scored 68 points against the Knicks, which at that time was the most points ever scored by a guard in a single game.

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