Who can forget the floppy socks, behindtheback passes, betweenthelegs dribbling, and the wondrous assortment of shots. Pistol pete maravich vs george gervin horse duration. Pistol pete maravich up close with roy firestone duration. Theres actually already been a film about pistol pete maravich. Brought to you by the acclaimed biography, maravich. Dobson invited pete to join a group of guys to play a friendly pickup game of basketball. Yes, pete maravichs father played in the inaugural season of the league that would eventually turn into the nba. Pete maravich college stats college basketball at sports. He unceasingly practices and believes without any doubt that his dreams will become reality. Will wades tigers looking more and more like team to beat in sec. The pistol movie is a heart warming film about the late pistol pete maravich who made basketball history as the most spectacular college scorer ever, and hes still inspiring kids through this movie based on his first season of high school varsity which played when was in eighth grade. Pistol pete basketball diaries features rare footage, photos, and fascinating interviews, as it explores the life and college career of a spectacular basketball player known for his dazzling ballhandling, incredible shooting abilities, and creative passing. The remarkable shooting, dribbling and passing styles he displayed at lsu and over a.
Collection of 10 top plays from petes college and pro career. The alluring legend of pistol pete maravich sportsraid. Maravich starred in college at louisiana state university lsu while playing for his. Maravich was one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball. A story about the great basketball player pistol pete maravich when he was in the eighth grade.
Unfortunately for young pete maravich adam guier, his style of showtime basketball. The greatest college ncaa basketball scorer in history, he was inducted into the basketball hall of fame in 1986. Bonus film footage includes petes christian testimony. In this 104 minute feature film, pete maravich showed how family, hard work and a whole lot of heart could make anything possible. He spent most of his professional career with the atlanta hawks. But the family stepped into the spotlight in recent weeks, with the publication of maravich, the latest in a long line of books about pistol pete but the first written with jackie maravich mclachlans cooperation and collaboration. The film, which presents his early beginnings and the origin of the pistol nickname, is set in clemson, sc, where the elder maravich served as head coach for clemson tigers mens basketball. After a successful career at needhambroughton high school in raleigh, north carolina, maravich enrolled at louisiana state university, where his father. The plot and acting of this movie only rates as average. This pete maravich documentary by espn is a sports century classic featuring one of the greatest basketball players of all time, pistol pete maravich. Born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, pete press maravich was the son of helen and press maravich, a former national basketball league and basketball association of america guard and college coach. Biography of pro basketball player pistol pete maravich, who died suddenly in 1988 at age 40 from a heart attack. A basketball prodigy who becomes college basketballs alltime leading scorer, pete maravich goes on to chase a championship in the nba only to discover something more important is missing in his life.
The only barrier now left for pete and it should fall within the next two games is the 2,973 amassed by cincinnatis oscar robertson in three. Welcome to the pistol pete maravich store this is the official maravich family authorized site for unique pistol pete and other great sports products. I truly admired him and wanted to be more like him. Featuring one of the most recognizable names in southeastern conference basketball lore, the latest chapter in espn films sec storied series is maravich. This is the official pete maravich site established by the maravich family and dedicated to one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Nov 11, 20 pistol pete maravich lit up the skies over louisiana in his meteoric threeyear career at lsu and emerged as college basketballs alltime leading scorer with 3,667 points and an incredible 44. Maravich died suddenly and tragically at the age of 40 while playing in a pickup basketball game. The amazing documentary of pistol pete maravich featuring rarely seen footage of his legendary years at lsu. It was a 1991 tv movie which my brother used to make me watch again and again. Mar 03, 2017 yes, pete maravichs father played in the inaugural season of the league that would eventually turn into the nba. Unfortunately for young pete maravich adam guier, his style of showtime basketball is way ahead of its time, making him the target of ridicule and socially separates him from his teammates. Featured in dime magazine may 2007 and sports illustrated march 2007. Maravich added the free throw and then, with five seconds left, closed out his scoring with a layup. None of us dreamed that would be the last day pete would be on a basketball court. Pistol pete the life and times of pete maravich hd youtube. Too much, too fast pistol pete maravich was one of the most influential players in basketball history.
The pistol is the uplifting story of a scrawny eighth grade boy whose stunning basketball skills earn him a spot on the high school team. Including some rarely seen footage showing the moves that made him so special. Pete maravich, in full peter press maravich, also known as pistol pete, born june 22, 1947, aliquippa, pa. Pistol petes showtime style of basketball revolutionized the game and propelled pete maravich to the nba hall of fame. The pistol birth of a legend is the uplifting and inspirational story of how pete maravich started to make his dream come true. Espn sec storied documentary maravich to premiere on sec. The life and times of pete maravich is a remarkable documentary about a stunning athlete.
It was a dream that propelled him to become the youngest inductee into the basketball hall of fame. Inducted in 2006 peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. Collection of 10 top plays from pete s college and pro career. The producers of the film the pistol, the birth of a legend, discuss how the movie was made and how pistol pete maravich was involved. We are currently working on a new line of clothing products and other new categories for this site. Maravich was born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, part of the pittsburgh metropolitan area, and raised in the carolinas. This is the uplifting and inspirational story of how pete maravich started to make his dream come true. New trailer for the pistol birth of a legend youtube. A basketball prodigy who becomes college basketballs alltime leading scorer, pete maravich goes on to chase a championship in the nba only to discover. Ct, on sec network, the film explores the life of pistol pete maravich, one of the most prolific scorers and compelling personalities in basketball history. Pistol pete maravich the name still rings in the ears of basketball fans across america. He played collegiately for his father, press maravich, at louisiana state university. Petar press maravich august 29, 1915 april 15, 1987 was an american college and professional basketball coach. Nba hall of famer and tv commentator bill walton a masterpiece.
The pistol is the actionpacked, heart warming motion picture about the dedication of a parent to his child and the devotion of a boy to become the greatest basketball player ever. Feb 11, 2014 take a look back at highlights of pistol pete maravich s career. Pete maravich, the leading career and singleseason scorer in major college basketball history, died yesterday in pasadena, calif. Pistol pete maravich is a focused and determined 12yearold basketball player, undaunted by those who think he isnt good enough to start on his high schools varsity team. Pistol pete maravich ultimate highlight reel youtube. Take a look back at highlights of pistol pete maravich s career.
The basketball movie scoring is primarily worth viewing in order to see the late great former lsunba superstar showmanscorer extraordinaire peter press pistol pete maravich make his only feature movie acting appearance. With millie perkins, nick benedict, adam guier, murrell garland. Peter pistol pete maravich 19471988 find a grave memorial. He received the nickname press as a boy, when one of his jobs was selling the pittsburgh press on the streets of his hometown of aliquippa, pennsylvania, an industrial city outside of pittsburgh.
Outstanding research on pete maravich and his life. With stephanie honore, damon lipari, jeffry griffin, william e. Ultimate college pistol pete maravich lsu mix youtube. Filmmakers darrel campbell and rodney stone go to great lengths to bring pistol pete fans this remastered sports classic, sure to be a great addition to any family movie collection. Feb 03, 2007 the definitive biography of pistol pete maravich espn. The mix brought to you by the new book maravich and the pete maravich memorial. Michael mcclellan, celtic nation the definitive biography of pistol pete maravich. Peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. If you enjoyed the video, please support the channel. Pistol pete maravich was one of the most influential players in basketball history. The birth of a legend is an uplifting story about a young boys quest to become a legend in the game of.
Et on sec network, the film explores the life of pistol pete maravich, one of the most prolific scorers and compelling personalities in basketball history. It captures how a truly creative individual revolutionized the game of basketballparticularly as a passer and ball handler. The book world has just produced a similar headscratcher. Maravich now has scored 2,905 points in 212 seasons. The definitive work on one of the greatest players the sport has ever known. Take a look back at highlights of pistol pete maravichs career. Dobsons family talk broadcast, the game turned shockingly tragic in a split second. Its also available for the nba, football, hockey and baseball. It is simply a story of pete maravich, a young boy whos whole life is about basketball. Pistol pete the life and times of pete maravich 15 by 1avardac. Pistol pete maravich was a threetime all american and was named college basketballs player of the year. Edition discs price new from used from dvd please retry 1. A 1080p 60fps upscale reupload of one of the best pistol pete documentaries. Pete maravich, a hall of famer who set basketball marks.
He still holds the alltime collegiate scoring record despite playing only three years on the louisiana state university varsity in the era before the threepoint arc was drawn. Pete maravich american basketball player britannica. Interviews, videos, and clips listing pete in the top 10 nba shooters of all time. Be sure to watch the bonus material at the end of the documentary. Biography of pro basketball player pistol pete maravich, who. The only support he has is from his father, retired basketball pro press maravich. Dec 09, 2015 maravich died suddenly and tragically at the age of 40 while playing in a pickup basketball game. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Pistol pete maravich lit up the skies over louisiana in his meteoric threeyear career at lsu and emerged as college basketballs alltime leading scorer with 3,667 points and an incredible 44. Steve nash to produce biopic of pistol pete maravich. Edward military institute in salemberg, north carolina. It also rates as a moderately entertaining basketball film.
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