“I probably heard of the Minneapolis Lakers ... Their first NBA Finals loss? You can thank Bob Pettit for that. Led by Bill Russell — “the greatest player who ever played,” Pettit told ...

And Minneapolis is quickly losing interest in ... Pollard and Mikan or slowing down opponents like Bill Russell and Bob Pettit with spunk and startling detail. He may repeat an anecdote or two ...

It has been 23 years since Bob Pettit last graced a St. Louis basketball court, performing in a manner that few professionals have reached. Those who saw him don`t need a reminder. Those who didn ...