Bob Pettit
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
1
Covers
3
Records
Bob Pettit's trophy case is among the most impressive in basketball history. He won every major individual award available during his era, including two NBA MVPs, the 1958 championship, and induction into the Hall of Fame. He was selected to the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams and holds numerous franchise records. His achievement of scoring 20,000 points first and winning the inaugural MVP award set the tone for how the league would evaluate players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to basketball.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding athletic achievements in the state.
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted for excellence in LSU athletics.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
Honored for contributions to the city of St. Louis.
Rankings & Lists
NBA 50th Anniversary Team
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
1958
Cover Story
Records & Feats
First NBA Player to Score 20,000 Points
Reached the milestone in 1963, becoming the first player in league history to achieve this feat.
First NBA MVP
Won the inaugural Most Valuable Player award in 1956.
Most All-Star Game MVPs (Tied)
Won the award four times (1958, 1959, 1962, 1963), a record that stood for decades.