Bless Bob. In the 1954-55 season, Pettit was the N.B.A.’s rookie-of-the-year. Two years ago he led the league in scoring. Last year a broken arm kept him from topping Minneapolis’ George Mikan ...

Bob Pettit, left, of the St. Louis Hawks, and rookie Elgin Baylor of the Minneapolis Lakers, hold the cup they won the night before as they were named co-winners of the ninth annual East-West All ...