Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Height
206 cm (6'9")
Nationality
Weight
93 kg (205 lbs)
Sport
Basketball
Languages
English
Residences
Baton Rouge
Education
Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Louisiana State University
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier C -- 11,446 Wikipedia views/month
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Bob Pettit: American basketball player and coach.
Born in Baton Rouge (age 93).
4 awards including All-NBA Team.
Stands 6′9″ tall.
Studied at Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
AWARDS (4)
B
All-NBA Team
WON
S
NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award
WON
B
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
WON
S
NBA Rookie of the Year Award
WON
Biography
Robert Lee Pettit Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. He played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), all with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965). In 1956, he became the first recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award and he won the award again in 1959. He also won the NBA All-Star Game MVP award four times. As of the end of 2024-2025 regular season, Pettit is still the only regular season MVP in the history of the Hawks. Pettit is the Hawks' franchise leader for most career rebounds (12,849), and most rebounds per game with 16.2.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Bob Pettit is 93 years old, born on .
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Bob Pettit was born in Baton Rouge.
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