NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit dies at 93 years old
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Bob Pettit, an influential figure in the NBA and two-time MVP, has died at the age of 93, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Pettit was one of the league's earliest stars and retired as its all-time leading scorer. Known for his skill and innovation, he made an indelible impact on the forward position throughout his career. The Hall of Fame stated that it mourns the loss of Pettit and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
- •Pettit was an 11-time NBA All-Star.
- •He was the NBA's all-time leading scorer at retirement.
- •No cause of death has been disclosed.
- •The announcement was made on September 24, 2026.
- 10:27 PMBBC Sport — NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
- 10:27 PMESPN — High-scoring Pettit, 2-time NBA MVP, dies at 93
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Pettit, Pro Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time MVP, dies at 93
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit dies at 93
"Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. Pettit's alma mater, LSU, announced Thursday that he died a day earlier. Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks.
"Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.
"Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the first NBA player to reach 20,000 career points, died Wednesday, Sept. 23. He was 93.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 24, 2026, 10:27 PMNBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.
- ESPNSep 24, 2026, 10:27 PMHigh-scoring Pettit, 2-time NBA MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:50 PMBob Pettit, Pro Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time MVP, dies at 93
Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, the first NBA player to reach 20,000 career points, died Wednesday, Sept. 23. He was 93.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:46 PMBob Pettit, imposing Hawks great and first NBA MVP, dies at 93
Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. Pettit's alma mater, LSU, announced Thursday that he died a day earlier. Pettit was an All-American at LSU before going on to the NBA, where he was an All-Star for each of his 11 seasons, all with the Hawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:07 PMNBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit dies at 93
Pettit retired as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
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