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. Signed book: Pistol Pete Maravich. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1972. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 192 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue felt tip, “Best Pistol Pete 44.” In fine condition, with a bit of light wear to dustjacket. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
