Peter Maravich

Acting · 7 movies · 1 TV show

Born June 22, 1947

Died January 5, 1988 (aged 40)

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Peter Press Maravich, known by his nickname Pistol Pete, was an American professional basketball player. Maravich is the all-time leading NCAA Division I scorer with 3,667 points scored and an average of 44.2 points per game. He played for three National Basketball Association (NBA) teams until injuries forced his retirement in 1980 following a 10-year professional basketball career.

Known for: Pistol: The Birth of a Legend Scoring Basketball: A Love Story