Nov 13, 2024 · In winning the first MVP award, Pettit got 33 of 80 votes to beat out Philadelphia Warriors forward Paul Arizin, who received 21 votes, and Cousy, who got 11. But the following season, Cousy claimed the trophy.

Jan 31, 2025 · To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor. 1988 — The Washington Redskins score 35 points in the second quarter to overcome a 10-0 deficit and beat the Denver Broncos 42-10 in the Super Bowl.

1 day ago · Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets gives a playful bump to Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks after cooking him during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

Jan 30, 2025 · 1950 — High school pitcher Paul Pettit signs with the Pirates for a record $100,000. To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an...

Jan 17, 2023 · Bob Pettit was one of the earliest stars of the NBA, dominating the league in every season he played. However, he hung up his shoes at just 32 years old, surprising many people because he was still performing at an elite level in his 11th and last campaign (1964-65).

Pettit is the leader for most career rebounds (12,849), and most rebounds per game with 16.2 in Hawks franchise history. The first NBA player to score more than 20,000 points, Pettit was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970.

On January 31, 1950, high school pitching phenom Paul Pettit made headlines by signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a record $100,000 bonus. But this wasn’t your typical baseball contract negotiation.

3 days ago · Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji, right, drives to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Denver.

5 days ago · Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass against Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate during the first half in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1.

Nov 3, 2024 · Via : “League sources said the Nuggets inquired about Paul George this offseason, but talks never escalated because Denver refused to discuss Braun, Watson or Strawther, and the Clippers...