Pete Maravich - Passing Skills 49 years ago today, Pete Maravich made his debut for the Atlanta Hawks at home against Milwaukee. Pistol Pete was one of the lone bright and colorful spots in a black and white NBA era. He was ahead of his time and to this day was one of the flashiest players in league history. What makes these highlights even crazier is the fact that back then, the majority of NBA games weren't televised. Those great passes should have been great assists, but nobody could make a s

When he was 26, “Pistol Pete,” Maravich said, “I don’t want to play 10 years in the NBA and die of a heart attack at age 40” in an interview. He went on to play 10 years in the NBA, and died of a heart attack at age 40. | Historyinmemes