Pettit was a 6-foot-9 power forward who was known for his physicality and rebounding ability. He was a tenacious rebounder who averaged more than 20 rebounds per game in four different seasons. He was also an excellent scorer, averaging more than 20 points per game in eight of his 11 seasons.
Pettit was a key member of the St. Louis Hawks, leading them to the NBA Finals in 1957, 1958, and 1960. He was named the MVP of the 1958 Finals, leading the Hawks to their only NBA championship.
Pettit was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970 and was named one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1996. He was also named to the NBA's 25th and 35th Anniversary Teams.
Pettit's career was marked by consistency and dominance. He was one of the most dominant players of his era and is still remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
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