Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Maravich Review
Pistol dazzled here
By Bob Wolfey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jan. 9, 2007
A new biography about Pete Maravich recounts a few of the marvelous basketball games he played in Milwaukee, once as a collegian for LSU and once as pro for the Atlanta Hawks.
In "Maravich" by Wayne Federman and Marshall Terrill, the authors revisit the 1967-'68 season when the Tigers played against Wisconsin in the first round of the Milwaukee Classic at the Milwaukee Arena. That season was Maravich's sophomore year and his first playing varsity.
The Badgers dominated the game until 8:30 left to play, when LSU reduced a 13-point deficit to one. But Maravich fouled out with 2:09 to play and the Badgers held on to win, 96-94. Maravich scored 42 points in his fourth game as a varsity player.
"I know he's already had the buildup but take a long, long look," Marquette coach Al McGuire said after seeing Maravich play. "This boy will be a three-time All-American."
LSU lost to Florida State with Dave Cowens in the next game. Maravich scored 42 points and had nine assists.
In his rookie season with the Hawks, 1970-'71, Maravich made his pro debut against the Bucks. But he played only 22 minutes in a home loss and scored only seven points.
But a season later, on Jan. 23, 1972 at the Arena, Maravich had one of the best games of his career against the Bucks. Even though he was 18 pounds underweight because he was recovering from mononucleosis, Maravich scored 35 points and had 14 assists against Milwaukee.
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By Bob Wolfey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jan. 9, 2007
A new biography about Pete Maravich recounts a few of the marvelous basketball games he played in Milwaukee, once as a collegian for LSU and once as pro for the Atlanta Hawks.
In "Maravich" by Wayne Federman and Marshall Terrill, the authors revisit the 1967-'68 season when the Tigers played against Wisconsin in the first round of the Milwaukee Classic at the Milwaukee Arena. That season was Maravich's sophomore year and his first playing varsity.
The Badgers dominated the game until 8:30 left to play, when LSU reduced a 13-point deficit to one. But Maravich fouled out with 2:09 to play and the Badgers held on to win, 96-94. Maravich scored 42 points in his fourth game as a varsity player.
"I know he's already had the buildup but take a long, long look," Marquette coach Al McGuire said after seeing Maravich play. "This boy will be a three-time All-American."
LSU lost to Florida State with Dave Cowens in the next game. Maravich scored 42 points and had nine assists.
In his rookie season with the Hawks, 1970-'71, Maravich made his pro debut against the Bucks. But he played only 22 minutes in a home loss and scored only seven points.
But a season later, on Jan. 23, 1972 at the Arena, Maravich had one of the best games of his career against the Bucks. Even though he was 18 pounds underweight because he was recovering from mononucleosis, Maravich scored 35 points and had 14 assists against Milwaukee.
Call SportsDay at (414) 223-5531 or send e-mail to bwolfley@journalsentinel.com
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