Peter Maravich

Known for: Acting
Born: June 22, 1947
Died: January 5, 1988 (aged 40)
Birthplace: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Peter Press Maravich, known by his nickname Pistol Pete, was an American professional basketball player. Maravich is the all-time leading NCAA Division I scorer with 3,667 points scored and an average of 44.2 points per game. He played for three National Basketball Association (NBA) teams until injuries forced his retirement in 1980 following a 10-year professional basketball career.