Spectacular athletic showman (1947–1988) who did much to popularize the game of basketball in the 1970s. He died of a heart attack at the age of forty while playing a pickup three-on-three game in a California gym. Color 8 x 10.5 book photo of an artist’s rendition of Maravich, boldly signed in blue ballpoint, “‘Pistol Pete’ Maravich,” adding four biblical verses under his signature. In very fine condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.