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| Name | Pete Maravich |
| Nick Names | Pistol Pete |
| Date of Birth | February 22, 1947 |
| Age | 78 years old |
| Place of Birth | Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Country | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Sign of Birth | Pisces |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Net Worth | $500000 |
Pete's birthday is June 22, 1947. Aliquippa, Pennsylvania is his birthplace; he grew up in the Carolinas. His forefathers were immigrants from Serbia. Pete passed away on January 5, 1988, at the age of 40.
Pete's basketball talents shocked his family and friends when he was a young boy. Pete's father began coaching him at the age of seven after retiring from professional football. Pete practiced long-range shots, ball control maneuvers, and passes for hours.
Family
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| Father | - |
| Mother | - |
| Marital status | married |
| Wife | Jackie |
| No of Children | 2 |
| Son | - |
| Daughter | - |
Physical Appearance
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| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Breast | - |
| Waist | - |
| Hips | - |
| Shoe Size | - |
Pete Maravich's Family and Education:
Family:
- Father: Peter Maravich (died 1988 from prostate cancer)
- Former college basketball coach at LSU, Clemson, and North Carolina State
- Mother: Helen Graver Maravich (died by suicide 1974)
- Sister: Diana Marie Maravich
Education:
- Daniel High School (Central, South Carolina) (1961-1963)
- Played in the first-ever high school varsity basketball game
- Needham B. Broughton High School (Raleigh, North Carolina)
- Nicknamed "Pistol Pete" due to his shooting style
- Edwards Military Institute (1965)
- Averaged 33 points per game
- Louisiana State University (1967-1970)
- Played for the Tigers basketball team
- Averaged 44.2 points per game in his college career
- Finished his college career in the 1970 National Invitation Tournament
Education
| School | Daniel Boone High School |
| College | Louisiana State University |
Achievement
- LSU:
- Inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame (2016)
- Proposal for a statue outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center initially failed due to university policy (2014), but ultimately approved and erected (2016)
- Other:
- Street named after him in Belgrade, Serbia
- Featured in various media:
- Video series: "Pistol Pete's Homework Basketball" (1987)
- Biographical film: "The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend" (1991)
- Documentary film: "Pistol Pete: The Life and Times of Pete Maravich" (2001)
- Song: "Pistol Pete" by a Southern California band
Favourite
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Retirement:
- Forced to retire in 1980 due to knee injuries.
- Became a recluse for two years.
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Personal Growth:
- Focused on self-improvement through reading and exploring different cultures and religions.
- Became a born-again Christian in the years before his death.
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Death:
- Died suddenly at the age of 40 on January 5, 1988, from heart failure while playing basketball at a church gym.
- Scheduled to record a segment for a radio show on the same day.
- Last words reported as "I feel great."
- Cause of death: Undiagnosed congenital heart defect (missing left coronary artery and enlarged right artery).
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Burial:
- Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the net worth of Pistol Pete?
Pistol Pete's total net worth is around $500000.
How old is Pistol Pete?
Currently, Pete Maravich is 78 years old (Feb 22, 1947).
What is the height of Pistol Pete?
The height of Pistol Pete is 1.83 m. (6).
What is the name of Pistol Pete’s Wife?
Pistol Pete was married to Jackie.
