- Born
- Died
- Birth namePeter Press Maravich
- Nickname
- Pistol Pete
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Peter Maravich was born on June 22, 1947 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991), Scoring (1979) and NBA Hardwood Classics (1984). He was married to Jackie Elliser. He died on January 5, 1988 in Pasadena, California, USA.
- SpouseJackie Elliser(January 11, 1976 - January 5, 1988) (his death, 2 children)
- Lightning speed, hence his nickname "Pistol Pete"
- Number 44 jersey with the Atlanta Hawks
- Number 7 jersey with the New Orleans/Utah Jazz
- Established numerous collegiate records when he played at Louisiana State University, 1966-1970.
- Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.
- Played for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Atlanta Hawks (1970-1971 thru 1973-1974), New Orleans/Utah Jazz (1974-1975 thru 1979-1980), and Boston Celtics (1979-1980 season).
- Professional basketball player.
- At age 39, he was the youngest person ever inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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