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. Maravich was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 and named one of The 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History in 1996. Vintage glossy 5.75 x 9.25 Associated Press photo of Maravich putting up a shot for LSU, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip "Jim, Best wishes, 'Pistol' Pete." Reverse is stamp-dated February 28, 1969. Trimmed edges, and some scattered light creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. A surprisingly early example. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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