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Learning Basketball from his Serbian immigrant father, Petar Maravich, who became a coach, Pete Maravich, is widely considered the best ball handler of all time. He gained his nickname from his style of shooting the ball from his side, as if he were shooting a revolver.
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How did Pete Maravich get his nickname?
I don't know.. i think because of his jump shot
How old is pistol pete?
Peter Press "Pistol Pete" Maravich was born June 22, 1947 and died January 5, 1988.
What 2 players led the NCAA in scoring and also the NBA?
Oscar Robertson, Rick Barry and 'Pistol' Pete Maravich.
When did Pistol Pete Maravich wear a red uniform that just had Hawks on the front and Pistol on the back?
1972-73 season through 1973-74 season, Road uniform
When did Pete Maravich die?
On Jan. 5, 1998 "Pistol" Pete Maravich died of a heart attack. He was only 40 years old. An autopsy later revealed the cause of the heart attack to be a rare congenital defect. He was born without a left coronary artery and his right coronary artery was severely oversized as it had been compensating for the defect. this is wrong! Pistol Pete died in 1988, not 1998 its really sad he died in a pick up game he was a awsome basket ball player.
What nicknames did Peter Maravich go by?
Peter Maravich went by Pistol Pete.
What are the release dates for Pistol Pete The Life and Times of Pete Maravich - 2001 TV?
Pistol Pete The Life and Times of Pete Maravich - 2001 TV was released on: USA: 1 April 2001
Which basketball player was nicknamed pistol?
Pete Maravich
What sport was Pete Maravich associated with?
Pistol Pete played b-ball
Which 19791980 Celtic player was nicknamed Pistol?
Pete Maravich.
Is pistol pete better than Michael Jordan?
no, Pete Maravich sucked. RIP
How did Pete Maravich get his nickname?
I don't know.. i think because of his jump shot
What is American Pete Maravich known for?
Pete "Pistol" Maravich was professional American basket player born in June 1947. He played for Louisanna State University and for three different NBA teams until injury forced his retirement.
How old is pistol pete?
Peter Press "Pistol Pete" Maravich was born June 22, 1947 and died January 5, 1988.
What University did Shaquille O'Neal and 'Pistol' Pete Maravich play for?
Louisiana State University (LSU).
Who is Maravich of the NBA?
"Pistol" Pete Maravich played 10 years in the NBA and is still the all-time leading scorer in D1 College Basketball History.
Which player is usually the best ball-handler on the court?
The point guard is usually the best ball-handler.
