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Peter Maravich(1947-1988)

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Peter Maravich was born on 22 June 1947 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991), Scoring (1979) and The Superstars (1973). He was previously married to Jackie Elliser. He died on 5 January 1988 in Pasadena, California, USA.
BornJune 22, 1947
DiedJanuary 5, 1988(40)
BornJune 22, 1947
DiedJanuary 5, 1988(40)
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Known for:

The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1991
Scoring (1979)
Scoring
6.5
  • Self(as 'Pistol' Pete Maravich)
  • 1979
The Superstars (1973)
The Superstars
7.3
TV Series
  • Self - Basketball Player
Michael Jordan in NBA Hardwood Classics (1992)
NBA Hardwood Classics
8.5
TV Series
  • Self

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Writer

  • The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
    The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend
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    • 1991

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  • Alternative names
    • 'Pistol' Pete Maravich
  • Height
    • 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
  • Born
    • June 22, 1947
    • Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • January 5, 1988
    • Pasadena, California, USA(congenital heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Jackie ElliserJanuary 11, 1976 - January 5, 1988 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    TV commercials for Vitalis Dry Control hairspray (early 70s)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 6 Print Biographies
    • 1 Article
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Established numerous collegiate records when he played at Louisiana State University, 1966-1970.
  • Nickname
    • Pistol Pete

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