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July 07, 2004

Bob Petit: 1954-55 Rookie of the year


Born - December 12, 1932, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

College - Louisiana State

NBA start - Drafted by Milwaukee in the first round 2nd pick overall.

Size - height:6'9" - weight:205lbs

Stats - gp:72 - mpg:36.9 - ppg:20.4 - rpg:13.8 - apg:3.2 - fg%:40.7 - ft%:75.1

Team standing - 26-56, 4th (last) in Western division

Comments - A great start to a great career. The following season he was the NBA MVP and scoring champion (25.7). After his first season he spent the rest of his legendary 11-year career in St Louis where he also won a title ('58).

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