Press Maravich

Peter "Press" Maravich (August 29, 1915 - April 15, 1987) a first generation, American born Serb, was a popular college and professional basketball coach. Received the nickname "Press" for always having gossip styled updates in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Maravich Sr. also proudly served his country in the USAF during World War II.

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August 29 - 1915 - April 15 - 1987 - American - Serb - College - Professional - Basketball - Aliquippa - Pennsylvania - USAF - World War II

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Despite a long and distinguished career as a player and coach, Maravich will best be remembered as "Pistol" Pete Maravich's father. Maravich graduated from Davis and Elkins College in 1941. After college he played professional basketball with the Youngstown Bears (1945 - 1946) of the National Basketball League and the Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946 - 1947) of the Basketball Association of America.

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"Pistol" Pete Maravich - Davis and Elkins College - 1941 - Youngstown Bears - 1945 - 1946 - National Basketball League - Pittsburgh Ironmen - 1947 - Basketball Association of America

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Maravich was the head coach at Clemson University from 1957 - 1962. He then went to North Carolina State University to be an assistant coach under Everett Case. Maravich took over the head coaching duties when health problems, namely cancer, forced Case to retire early in the 1964 - 1965 season. Maravich led the Pack to the Atlantic Coast Conference Title that season. Maravich left for Louisiana State University in April of 1966 where he coached his son, Pete Maravich. Upon offering the LSU scholarship to "Pistol," "Press" told his boy that "If you don't sign this ... don't ever come into my house again." Press Maravich retired from coaching in 1975.

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Clemson University - 1957 - 1962 - North Carolina State University - Everett Case - 1964 - 1965 - Atlantic Coast Conference - Louisiana State University - April - 1966 - 1975

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In 20 seasons as a college head coach, Maravich won 232 games.

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