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1956 1957 >> -------------------- August 31, 2004 Bob Pettit: 1955-56 NBA Most Valuable Player
Born: December 12, 1932. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. College: Louisiana State. NBA start: Drafted 2nd overall by Milwaukee in the 1954 NBA draft Size: Height:6'9" - Weight:205lbs MVP stats: gp:72 - mpg:38.8 - ppg:25.7 - rpg:16.2 - apg:2.6 - fg%:42.9 - ft%:73.6 Team standing: St. Louis 33-39, 3rd place (out of 4) in Western division. Lost to Fort Wayne in division finals. Comments: He becomes the inaugural winner of the NBA MVP award. He also reaped the scoring title, rebounding crown and all-star MVP honor. -------------------- 1956 1957 >> Back to MVPs' list Back to NBA almanac |
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