ChevyVanMiller Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Was checking out some of his old clips and realized that when he was with the Jazz he actually had his nickname on the back of his jersey. Can you think of any other players that were ever allowed to do this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy9XptRhHcM Edited April 23, 2013 by ChevyVanMiller
The Big Cat Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 No nickname worthy enough. Although nowadays, the idea of a guy having a firearm on his jersey...
Just Jack Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Hehateme? That was part of the "appeal" of the XFL, that players could have a nickname on their jersey if they wanted.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) To me, Pete Mararvich had the greatest, most remarkable stat of anyone in any sport. Even greater than Gretzky. Consider this... Maravich still holds the best career average ppg in Division 1, at 44.2 Maravich still holds the best season ever ppg in Division 1, at 44.5 What does that mean? His best year average, the best year anyone ever had, was one third of one point away from his career average. Maravich, in three straight years, scored within one point of each other, and they were the 1st, 4th and 5th best seasons anyone ever had, at 43.8, 44.2 and 44.5 This was without a three point line. People have gone back and looked at his games and concluded, because he was famous for long distance shots, that he would have averaged 57 points a game for his career. And he was an absolutely great passer, averaging 5-6 assists a game so he wasn't always just gunning. And this was when freshmen weren't allowed to play varsity. How much did he score on the freshman team? Yep, you guessed it, 43.6 In only three years playing for his father at LSU, Maravich scored 3,667 points — 1,138 of those in 1968, 1,148 in 1969 and 1,381 in 1970 while averaging 43.8, 44.2 and 44.5 points per game. In his collegiate career, the 6' 5" (1.96 m) guard averaged an incredible 44.2 points per game in 83 contests and led the NCAA in scoring in each of his three seasons. Edited April 23, 2013 by Kelly the Dog
Helpmenow Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Calvin murphy was crazy in college as well. Used to listen to his games on the radio at niagara Calvin murphy was crazy in college as well. Used to listen to his games on the radio at niagara
Joe Miner Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Weird watching people dribble and not "palm" the ball. The good ol' days of the NBA, when they had rules and stuff.
tennesseeboy Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 he was a great one in that era. WNY had Calvin Murphy at Niagara, Lanier at Bonaventure, Randy Smith at Buff State, and Brockport had some good teams in that era as well. I was in Biloxi during Pete's days and he was considered the greatest then....and come to think of it those folks may have been right.
Chef Jim Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 I loved Pistol Pete. My sister kicked ass on our high school BB team. Her name was Mary and they called her Pistol Pete Mar.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 I loved Pistol Pete. My sister kicked ass on our high school BB team. Her name was Mary and they called her Pistol Pete Mar. And way better than Marabitch.
Chef Jim Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 And way better than Marabitch. Hmmm, I'm not so sure about that. I'm kidding sis, kidding..........
Helpmenow Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Larry fogle led the nation in scoring too, not in pistol's class.
Pete Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Pistol Pete is one of my nicknames. I wear that name proudly!
Steve O Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 To me, Pete Mararvich had the greatest, most remarkable stat of anyone in any sport. Even greater than Gretzky. Consider this... Maravich still holds the best career average ppg in Division 1, at 44.2 Maravich still holds the best season ever ppg in Division 1, at 44.5 What does that mean? His best year average, the best year anyone ever had, was one third of one point away from his career average. Maravich, in three straight years, scored within one point of each other, and they were the 1st, 4th and 5th best seasons anyone ever had, at 43.8, 44.2 and 44.5 This was without a three point line. People have gone back and looked at his games and concluded, because he was famous for long distance shots, that he would have averaged 57 points a game for his career. And he was an absolutely great passer, averaging 5-6 assists a game so he wasn't always just gunning. And this was when freshmen weren't allowed to play varsity. How much did he score on the freshman team? Yep, you guessed it, 43.6 Not only was there no 3-point line, there was no shot clock in college then either
Jauronimo Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Pistol Pete is one of my nicknames. I wear that name proudly! Hey, Pistol Pete, don't bogart that tofurkey! Pistol Pete got his skull cracked open protesting the opening of the new Wal Mart. Got any more of that wheat grass, Pistol Pete? Welcome to Good Vibrations, my name is Pistol Pete and I'll be your server today. After considering the likely uses above, I'm comfortable suggesting that no one has ever called you Pistol Pete.
K-9 Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 To me, Pete Mararvich had the greatest, most remarkable stat of anyone in any sport. Even greater than Gretzky. Consider this... Maravich still holds the best career average ppg in Division 1, at 44.2 Maravich still holds the best season ever ppg in Division 1, at 44.5 What does that mean? His best year average, the best year anyone ever had, was one third of one point away from his career average. Maravich, in three straight years, scored within one point of each other, and they were the 1st, 4th and 5th best seasons anyone ever had, at 43.8, 44.2 and 44.5 This was without a three point line. People have gone back and looked at his games and concluded, because he was famous for long distance shots, that he would have averaged 57 points a game for his career. And he was an absolutely great passer, averaging 5-6 assists a game so he wasn't always just gunning. And this was when freshmen weren't allowed to play varsity. How much did he score on the freshman team? Yep, you guessed it, 43.6 One of the most compelling sports heroes of my youth. He had that ball on a string when he did some of his tricks. Amazing stuff. Great times for college hoops back then. GO BILLS!!!
Kelly the Dog Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 One of the most compelling sports heroes of my youth. He had that ball on a string when he did some of his tricks. Amazing stuff. Great times for college hoops back then. GO BILLS!!!
section122 Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Saw a biopic when I was a kid about him. I became an instant fan. Then I researched his career and tragically his death. He stands out to me as the basketball player I wish I had gotten to see above all others. A little before my time unfortunately.
bbb Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 The game was definitely much more fun to watch, with all the scoring. Calvin Murphy, Rick Mount, etc. with 30+ point averages as well in those years. I saw Pistol Pete against the Braves and he made this pass where he had the ball on a an odd man break. He never looked at his teammate, never broke stride, but threw the pass somehow between his legs as he's running for an easy layup. Everybody was like What just happened??
Chef Jim Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Hey, Pistol Pete, don't bogart that tofurkey! Pistol Pete got his skull cracked open protesting the opening of the new Wal Mart. Got any more of that wheat grass, Pistol Pete? Welcome to Good Vibrations, my name is Pistol Pete and I'll be your server today. After considering the likely uses above, I'm comfortable suggesting that no one has ever called you Pistol Pete.
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