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Bob Pettit, 1932-2026

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Goodman, D. R. (2026, October 2). Bob Pettit, 1932-2026. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4749746/nba-hall-of-fame-bob-pettit-obituary/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-02 · by Daniel Ross Goodman

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Bob Pettit, one of the NBA’s pioneering power forwards, passed away on September 24 at age 93. The article highlights how Pettit, known for his exceptional combination of shooting ability and physical strength, served as a model for future stars like Karl Malone. It emphasizes Pettit's significant influence despite often being overshadowed by more recent players in discussions about the greatest power forwards in NBA history.
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Bob Pettit, a former NBA player and Olympic athlete who passed away on September 24 at the age of 93, is being recognized as one of the pioneering power forwards in basketball history. Standing at 6-foot-9, Pettit was known for his versatile skills, combining the shooting ability of a guard with the rebounding strength of a center and an athletic build comparable to that of an Olympic weightlifter. His unique blend of abilities paved the way for future players like Karl Malone.

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Bob Pettit PERSON · 1× Charles Barkley PERSON · 1× Karl Malone PERSON · 1× Kevin Garnett PERSON · 1× Malone PERSON · 1× NBA ORG · 1× Olympian NORP · 1× Pettit PERSON · 1× Tim Duncan PERSON · 1×

Narrative

Pettit, who died on Sept. 24 at the age of 93, was the prototype for Malone: a 6-foot-9 forward who had the shooting touch of a shooting guard, the rebounding prowess of a center, and the body of an Olympian weightlifter.
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When you think of the NBA’s all-time greatest power forwards, Tim Duncan, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, and Kevin Garnett usually come to mind first. asserted
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But it was the oft-overlooked Bob Pettit who paved the way for all of them. asserted
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Pettit, who died on Sept. 24 at the age of 93, was the prototype for Malone: a 6-foot-9 forward who had the shooting touch of a shooting guard, the rebounding prowess of a center, and the body of an Olympian weightlifter. asserted
who → die → weightlifter
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