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What happened to Pete Maravich mother?

What happened to Pete Maravich mother?

Maravich’s mother suffered a lifetime of mental health and alcohol problems, the kind that the Pistol himself would later face as well. She died of an apparent suicide in 1974. His father died in 1987, a month before Pete was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Where did Pistol Pete go to high school?

Louisiana State University1966–1970
Broughton Magnet High SchoolSouthwood College
Pete Maravich/Education

How old is Jackie Maravich?

Maravich, who is considered one of the greatest basketball players in history, died in 1988 at the age of 40.

What college did Pete Maravich want to play for?

Louisiana State University1966–1970
Pete Maravich/College

College. Even though Pete would tell his friends he always wanted to play at West Virginia, his dad was the varsity coach of LSU and offered Pete a spot on the team. In his first game on the LSU freshman team, Maravich put up 50 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists against Southeastern Louisiana College.

Who are Larry Bird’s parents?

Claude Joseph Bird
Georgia Bird
Larry Bird/Parents

What killed Pistol Pete?

January 5, 1988
Pete Maravich/Date of death

Who was Pete Maravich wife?

Jackie Maravichm. 1976–1988
Pete Maravich/Wife

Who is Pistol Pete’s son?

Josh Maravich
Jaeson Maravich
Pete Maravich/Sons

What did Press Maravich’s wife Helen die of?

from suicide. Hickory, N. C. (UPI) – Mrs. Helen Maravich, wife of Appalachian State University basketball Coach Press Maravich and mother of basketball star Pete Maravich, died Wednesday night of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said today.

How did Pistol Pete’s mother Helen Maravich die?

Pistol Pete’s. mother dies. from suicide. Hickory, N. C. (UPI) – Mrs. Helen Maravich, wife of Appalachian State University basketball Coach Press Maravich and mother of basketball star Pete Maravich, died Wednesday night of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said today.

Who was the wife of Appalachian State coach Press Maravich?

Hickory, N. C. (UPI) – Mrs. Helen Maravich, wife of Appalachian State University basketball Coach Press Maravich and mother of basketball star Pete Maravich, died Wednesday night of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said today.